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"Different" in Polish: inny
inny
Different in Polish is inny. Use inny for a masculine singular noun, inna for feminine and inne for neuter. Inny means different or another; różny is useful when comparing several things with each other.
Masculine subject
Ten kolor jest inny.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce inny
Say it
innih
/innɨ/
In inny, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in inny normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Different" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| inny | different Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| inna | different Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| inne | different Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use inny in real life
- 1Masculine subject
Ten kolor jest inny.
This color is different.
Inny agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Ta odpowiedź jest inna.
This answer is different.
Use inna with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
To rozwiązanie jest inne.
This solution is different.
The ending in inne agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with inny
Incorrect: Ta odpowiedź jest inny.
Correct: Ta odpowiedź jest inna.
The feminine subject needs inna, rather than masculine inny.
Incorrect: To rozwiązanie jest inny.
Correct: To rozwiązanie jest inne.
The neuter subject needs inne, rather than masculine inny.
Good to know
Inny means different or another; różny is useful when comparing several things with each other.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe different in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
Ten kolor jest inny.
This color is different.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Ta odpowiedź jest inna.
This answer is different.
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 "Different" in Polish
When do I use inny?
Inny means different or another; różny is useful when comparing several things with each other.
What is the feminine form of inny?
Use inna. For example: Ta odpowiedź jest inna. — This answer is different.
What is the neuter form of inny?
Use inne. For example: To rozwiązanie jest inne. — This solution is different.
Can I use inny unchanged with every noun?
No. inny, inna and inne show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of inny may require further changes.
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