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"Corner" in Polish: róg
róg
Corner in Polish is róg. Róg is masculine; useful forms are rogu (genitive), róg (direct object) and rogiem (instrumental). Róg is a corner or a horn; za rogiem means around the corner in directions.
Identifying or describing corner
Róg ulicy jest dobrze oświetlony.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce róg
Say it
roog
/ruk/
In róg, ó has the same vowel as u. The content words in róg normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Corner" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| róg | corner Dictionary form for masculine róg. | Dictionary form for masculine róg. |
| rogu | of corner Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| rogiem | with corner Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use róg in real life
- 1Identifying or describing corner
Róg ulicy jest dobrze oświetlony.
The street corner is well lit.
This sentence uses róg to describe corner in context.
- 2Using corner in daily life
Widzę róg budynku.
I see the corner of the building.
Notice the form used for róg in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of corner
Sklep jest za rogiem.
The shop is around the corner.
The construction shows how róg fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with róg
Incorrect: Nie ma róg.
Correct: Nie ma rogu.
After nie ma, róg takes the genitive form rogu.
Incorrect: z róg
Correct: z rogiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z rogiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Róg is a corner or a horn; za rogiem means around the corner in directions.
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Describe corner in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Róg ulicy jest dobrze oświetlony.
The street corner is well lit.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę róg budynku.
I see the corner of the building.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Corner" in Polish
What grammatical form is róg?
Róg is masculine. No article is required with róg; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does róg change as a direct object?
The accusative form is róg. For comparison, the genitive is rogu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use róg after “with”?
Use z rogiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of róg, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using róg?
Róg is a corner or a horn; za rogiem means around the corner in directions.
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