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"Cousin" in Polish: kuzyn / kuzynka
kuzyn / kuzynka
Cousin in Polish is kuzyn / kuzynka. Kuzyn is masculine personal; useful forms are kuzyna (genitive), kuzyna (direct object) and kuzynem (instrumental). Kuzyn is a male cousin; kuzynka is a female cousin, and the ending changes with case.
Identifying or describing cousin
Kuzyn jest w moim wieku.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce kuzyn / kuzynka
Say it
koozihn
/kuzɨn/
In kuzyn, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in kuzyn normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Cousin" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kuzyn | cousin Dictionary form for masculine personal kuzyn. | Dictionary form for masculine personal kuzyn. |
| kuzyna | of cousin Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| kuzynem | with cousin Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use kuzyn / kuzynka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing cousin
Kuzyn jest w moim wieku.
My cousin is my age.
This sentence uses kuzyn to describe cousin in context.
- 2Using cousin in daily life
Spotykam kuzyna w weekend.
I meet my cousin at the weekend.
Notice the form used for kuzyn in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of cousin
Gram z kuzynem w szachy.
I play chess with my cousin.
The construction shows how kuzyn fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with kuzyn / kuzynka
Incorrect: Nie ma kuzyn.
Correct: Nie ma kuzyna.
After nie ma, kuzyn takes the genitive form kuzyna.
Incorrect: z kuzyn
Correct: z kuzynem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z kuzynem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Kuzyn is a male cousin; kuzynka is a female cousin, and the ending changes with case.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe cousin in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Kuzyn jest w moim wieku.
My cousin is my age.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Spotykam kuzyna w weekend.
I meet my cousin at the weekend.
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 "Cousin" in Polish
What grammatical form is kuzyn?
Kuzyn is masculine personal. No article is required with kuzyn; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does kuzyn change as a direct object?
The accusative form is kuzyna. For comparison, the genitive is kuzyna; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use kuzyn after “with”?
Use z kuzynem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of kuzyn, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using kuzyn?
Kuzyn is a male cousin; kuzynka is a female cousin, and the ending changes with case.
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