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"Cough" in Polish: kaszel
kaszel
Cough in Polish is kaszel. Kaszel is masculine; useful forms are kaszlu (genitive), kaszel (direct object) and kaszlem (instrumental). Kaszel is a cough as a noun; kaszleć is the verb to cough.
Identifying or describing cough
Kaszel jest suchy.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce kaszel
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kashel
/kaʂɛl/
In kaszel, sz is a hard sh-like sound. The content words in kaszel normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Cough" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kaszel | cough Dictionary form for masculine kaszel. | Dictionary form for masculine kaszel. |
| kaszlu | of cough Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| kaszlem | with cough Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use kaszel in real life
- 1Identifying or describing cough
Kaszel jest suchy.
The cough is dry.
This sentence uses kaszel to describe cough in context.
- 2Using cough in daily life
Mam kaszel od rana.
I have had a cough since morning.
Notice the form used for kaszel in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of cough
Nie mogę spać z powodu kaszlu.
I cannot sleep because of the cough.
The construction shows how kaszel fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with kaszel
Incorrect: Nie ma kaszel.
Correct: Nie ma kaszlu.
After nie ma, kaszel takes the genitive form kaszlu.
Incorrect: z kaszel
Correct: z kaszlem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z kaszlem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Kaszel is a cough as a noun; kaszleć is the verb to cough.
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Describe cough in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Kaszel jest suchy.
The cough is dry.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Mam kaszel od rana.
I have had a cough since morning.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cough" in Polish
What grammatical form is kaszel?
Kaszel is masculine. No article is required with kaszel; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does kaszel change as a direct object?
The accusative form is kaszel. For comparison, the genitive is kaszlu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use kaszel after “with”?
Use z kaszlem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of kaszel, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using kaszel?
Kaszel is a cough as a noun; kaszleć is the verb to cough.
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