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"Dessert" in Polish: deser

deser

Say it: desernoun/dɛsɛr/

Dessert in Polish is deser. Deser is masculine; useful forms are deseru (genitive), deser (direct object) and deserem (instrumental). Deser is dessert; na deser means for dessert, without a literal translation of English for.

Identifying or describing dessert

Deser jest wliczony w cenę.
Dessert is included in the price.
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How to pronounce deser

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deser

/dɛsɛr/

In deser, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in deser normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.

"Dessert" in Polish: quick reference

PolishEnglish
deserdessert

Dictionary form for masculine deser.

deseruof dessert

Genitive form, used for example after nie ma.

deseremwith dessert

Instrumental form after z meaning with.

How to use deser in real life

  1. 1Identifying or describing dessert

    Deser jest wliczony w cenę.

    Dessert is included in the price.

    This sentence uses deser to describe dessert in context.

  2. 2Using dessert in daily life

    Wybieram deser z owocami.

    I am choosing a dessert with fruit.

    Notice the form used for deser in this practical sentence.

  3. 3Another use of dessert

    Nie chcę deseru po obiedzie.

    I do not want dessert after lunch.

    The construction shows how deser fits a different situation.

Mistakes English speakers make with deser

Incorrect: Nie ma deser.

Correct: Nie ma deseru.

After nie ma, deser takes the genitive form deseru.

Incorrect: z deser

Correct: z deserem

When z means with, use the instrumental: z deserem. Z can also mean from.

Good to know

Deser is dessert; na deser means for dessert, without a literal translation of English for.

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Describe dessert in two different contexts

  1. Partner

    Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.

    Make a sentence with this word.

  2. You

    Deser jest wliczony w cenę.

    Dessert is included in the price.

  3. Partner

    A teraz podaj inny przykład.

    Now give a different example.

  4. You

    Wybieram deser z owocami.

    I am choosing a dessert with fruit.

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 "Dessert" in Polish

What grammatical form is deser?

Deser is masculine. No article is required with deser; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.

How does deser change as a direct object?

The accusative form is deser. For comparison, the genitive is deseru; negation can change the case required by a verb.

How do I use deser after “with”?

Use z deserem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of deser, rather than its dictionary form.

What should I know about using deser?

Deser is dessert; na deser means for dessert, without a literal translation of English for.

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