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"Doctor" in Polish: lekarz / lekarka
lekarz / lekarka
Doctor in Polish is lekarz / lekarka. Lekarz is masculine personal; useful forms are lekarza (genitive), lekarza (direct object) and lekarzem (instrumental). Lekarz is a male doctor or a generic doctor; lekarka is the feminine counterpart.
Identifying or describing doctor
Lekarz jest w gabinecie.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce lekarz / lekarka
Say it
lekazh
/lɛkaʂ/
In lekarz, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions. The content words in lekarz normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Doctor" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lekarz | doctor Dictionary form for masculine personal lekarz. | Dictionary form for masculine personal lekarz. |
| lekarza | of doctor Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| lekarzem | with doctor Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use lekarz / lekarka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing doctor
Lekarz jest w gabinecie.
The doctor is in the consulting room.
This sentence uses lekarz to describe doctor in context.
- 2Using doctor in daily life
Potrzebuję lekarza.
I need a doctor.
Notice the form used for lekarz in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of doctor
Rozmawiam z lekarzem o bólu.
I talk with the doctor about the pain.
The construction shows how lekarz fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with lekarz / lekarka
Incorrect: Nie ma lekarz.
Correct: Nie ma lekarza.
After nie ma, lekarz takes the genitive form lekarza.
Incorrect: z lekarz
Correct: z lekarzem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z lekarzem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Lekarz is a male doctor or a generic doctor; lekarka is the feminine counterpart.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe doctor in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Lekarz jest w gabinecie.
The doctor is in the consulting room.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Potrzebuję lekarza.
I need a doctor.
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 "Doctor" in Polish
What grammatical form is lekarz?
Lekarz is masculine personal. No article is required with lekarz; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does lekarz change as a direct object?
The accusative form is lekarza. For comparison, the genitive is lekarza; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use lekarz after “with”?
Use z lekarzem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of lekarz, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using lekarz?
Lekarz is a male doctor or a generic doctor; lekarka is the feminine counterpart.
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