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"Dog" in Polish: pies
pies
Dog in Polish is pies, a masculine animate noun. Use psa in mam psa and psem in z psem; the plural is psy.
A simple sentence
Ten pies jest mały.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pies
Say it
pyes
/pjɛs/
Pies is one syllable. The i softens p and gives a short y-like transition rather than forming a separate ee syllable.
"Dog" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pies | dog Dictionary singular. | Dictionary singular. |
| psa | dog as a direct object Accusative or genitive singular. | Accusative or genitive singular. |
| psy | dogs Nominative or accusative plural. | Nominative or accusative plural. |
How to use pies in real life
- 1A simple sentence
Ten pies jest mały.
This dog is small.
Pies uses masculine agreement.
- 2An everyday situation
Mam psa.
I have a dog.
The animate masculine object uses psa.
- 3A useful question
Idę z psem.
I am walking with a dog.
Z meaning with takes instrumental psem.
Mistakes English speakers make with pies
Incorrect: Mam pies.
Correct: Mam psa.
Use the animate masculine accusative.
Incorrect: Idę z pies.
Correct: Idę z psem.
Use instrumental psem after z meaning with.
Good to know
Pies can refer to a dog generally; suka specifically means a female dog and can sound insulting when applied to a person. In ordinary pet conversation, pies is often enough.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Talk about a pet
Partner
Masz psa?
Do you have a dog?
You
Tak, mam małego psa.
Yes, I have a small dog.
Partner
Jak nazywa się twój pies?
What is your dog’s name?
You
Nazywa się Burek.
Its name is Burek.
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 "Dog" in Polish
Why does pies become psa?
Pies is masculine animate; its accusative singular matches its genitive: psa.
What is the plural?
Psy is the nominative and accusative plural.
How do I say with a dog?
Z psem uses the instrumental singular.
How do I say I have a dog?
Mam psa is the common sentence.
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