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"Computer" in Polish: komputer
komputer
Computer in Polish is komputer. Komputer is masculine; useful forms are komputera (genitive), komputer (direct object) and komputerem (instrumental). Komputer covers a computer generally; laptop specifies a portable one.
Identifying or describing computer
Komputer jest wyłączony.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce komputer
Say it
kompooter
/kɔmputɛr/
In komputer, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in komputer normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Computer" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| komputer | computer Dictionary form for masculine komputer. | Dictionary form for masculine komputer. |
| komputera | of computer Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| komputerem | with computer Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use komputer in real life
- 1Identifying or describing computer
Komputer jest wyłączony.
The computer is switched off.
This sentence uses komputer to describe computer in context.
- 2Using computer in daily life
Włączam komputer do pracy.
I turn on the computer for work.
Notice the form used for komputer in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of computer
Nie mam dostępu do komputera.
I do not have access to a computer.
The construction shows how komputer fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with komputer
Incorrect: Nie ma komputer.
Correct: Nie ma komputera.
After nie ma, komputer takes the genitive form komputera.
Incorrect: z komputer
Correct: z komputerem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z komputerem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Komputer covers a computer generally; laptop specifies a portable one.
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Describe computer in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Komputer jest wyłączony.
The computer is switched off.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Włączam komputer do pracy.
I turn on the computer for work.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Computer" in Polish
What grammatical form is komputer?
Komputer is masculine. No article is required with komputer; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does komputer change as a direct object?
The accusative form is komputer. For comparison, the genitive is komputera; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use komputer after “with”?
Use z komputerem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of komputer, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using komputer?
Komputer covers a computer generally; laptop specifies a portable one.
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