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"Dolphin" in Polish: delfin
delfin
Dolphin in Polish is delfin. Delfin is masculine animate; useful forms are delfina (genitive), delfina (direct object) and delfinem (instrumental). Delfin is a dolphin; it takes the animate masculine object form delfina.
Identifying or describing dolphin
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How to pronounce delfin
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delfin
/dɛlfʲin/
In delfin, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in delfin normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Dolphin" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| delfin | dolphin Dictionary form for masculine animate delfin. | Dictionary form for masculine animate delfin. |
| delfina | of dolphin Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| delfinem | with dolphin Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use delfin in real life
- 1Identifying or describing dolphin
Delfin jest blisko łodzi.
The dolphin is close to the boat.
This sentence uses delfin to describe dolphin in context.
- 2Using dolphin in daily life
Widzę delfina na morzu.
I see a dolphin at sea.
Notice the form used for delfin in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of dolphin
Nie zbliżaj łodzi do delfina.
Do not take the boat close to the dolphin.
The construction shows how delfin fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with delfin
Incorrect: Nie ma delfin.
Correct: Nie ma delfina.
After nie ma, delfin takes the genitive form delfina.
Incorrect: z delfin
Correct: z delfinem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z delfinem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Delfin is a dolphin; it takes the animate masculine object form delfina.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe dolphin in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Delfin jest blisko łodzi.
The dolphin is close to the boat.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę delfina na morzu.
I see a dolphin at sea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dolphin" in Polish
What grammatical form is delfin?
Delfin is masculine animate. No article is required with delfin; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does delfin change as a direct object?
The accusative form is delfina. For comparison, the genitive is delfina; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use delfin after “with”?
Use z delfinem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of delfin, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using delfin?
Delfin is a dolphin; it takes the animate masculine object form delfina.
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