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"Country" in Polish: kraj
kraj
Country in Polish is kraj. Kraj is masculine; useful forms are kraju (genitive), kraj (direct object) and krajem (instrumental). Kraj names a country; wieś or tereny wiejskie expresses the countryside rather than a nation.
Identifying or describing country
Kraj jest górzysty.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce kraj
Say it
kraih
/kraj/
In kraj, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in kraj normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Country" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kraj | country Dictionary form for masculine kraj. | Dictionary form for masculine kraj. |
| kraju | of country Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| krajem | with country Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use kraj in real life
- 1Identifying or describing country
Kraj jest górzysty.
The country is mountainous.
This sentence uses kraj to describe country in context.
- 2Using country in daily life
Odwiedzam nowy kraj co roku.
I visit a new country each year.
Notice the form used for kraj in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of country
Nie znam języka tego kraju.
I do not know this country's language.
The construction shows how kraj fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with kraj
Incorrect: Nie ma kraj.
Correct: Nie ma kraju.
After nie ma, kraj takes the genitive form kraju.
Incorrect: z kraj
Correct: z krajem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z krajem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Kraj names a country; wieś or tereny wiejskie expresses the countryside rather than a nation.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe country in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Kraj jest górzysty.
The country is mountainous.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Odwiedzam nowy kraj co roku.
I visit a new country each year.
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 "Country" in Polish
What grammatical form is kraj?
Kraj is masculine. No article is required with kraj; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does kraj change as a direct object?
The accusative form is kraj. For comparison, the genitive is kraju; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use kraj after “with”?
Use z krajem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of kraj, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using kraj?
Kraj names a country; wieś or tereny wiejskie expresses the countryside rather than a nation.
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