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"Cup" in Polish: kubek
kubek
Cup in Polish is kubek. Kubek is masculine; useful forms are kubka (genitive), kubek (direct object) and kubkiem (instrumental). Kubek usually means a mug; filiżanka is a small cup, often served with a saucer.
Identifying or describing cup
Kubek jest na biurku.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce kubek
Say it
koobek
/kubɛk/
In kubek, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in kubek normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Cup" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kubek | cup Dictionary form for masculine kubek. | Dictionary form for masculine kubek. |
| kubka | of cup Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| kubkiem | with cup Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use kubek in real life
- 1Identifying or describing cup
Kubek jest na biurku.
The mug is on the desk.
This sentence uses kubek to describe cup in context.
- 2Using cup in daily life
Myję kubek po herbacie.
I am washing the mug after tea.
Notice the form used for kubek in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of cup
Nie mam swojego kubka.
I do not have my own mug.
The construction shows how kubek fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with kubek
Incorrect: Nie ma kubek.
Correct: Nie ma kubka.
After nie ma, kubek takes the genitive form kubka.
Incorrect: z kubek
Correct: z kubkiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z kubkiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Kubek usually means a mug; filiżanka is a small cup, often served with a saucer.
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Describe cup in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Kubek jest na biurku.
The mug is on the desk.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Myję kubek po herbacie.
I am washing the mug after tea.
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 "Cup" in Polish
What grammatical form is kubek?
Kubek is masculine. No article is required with kubek; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does kubek change as a direct object?
The accusative form is kubek. For comparison, the genitive is kubka; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use kubek after “with”?
Use z kubkiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of kubek, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using kubek?
Kubek usually means a mug; filiżanka is a small cup, often served with a saucer.
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