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"Door" in Polish: drzwi
drzwi
Door in Polish is drzwi. Drzwi is plural; useful forms are drzwi (genitive), drzwi (direct object) and drzwiami (instrumental). Drzwi is plural even for one door; use te drzwi and a plural verb.
Identifying or describing door
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How to pronounce drzwi
Say it
dzhvi
/dʐvi/
In drzwi, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions. The content words in drzwi normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Door" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| drzwi | door Dictionary form for plural drzwi. | Dictionary form for plural drzwi. |
| drzwi | of door Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| drzwiami | with door Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use drzwi in real life
- 1Identifying or describing door
Drzwi są zamknięte.
The door is closed.
This sentence uses drzwi to describe door in context.
- 2Using door in daily life
Otwieram drzwi dla gości.
I open the door for the guests.
Notice the form used for drzwi in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of door
Czekam przed drzwiami.
I am waiting outside the door.
The construction shows how drzwi fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with drzwi
Incorrect: ten drzwi
Correct: te drzwi
The demonstrative must agree with plural drzwi: te drzwi.
Incorrect: z drzwi
Correct: z drzwiami
When z means with, use the instrumental: z drzwiami. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Drzwi is plural even for one door; use te drzwi and a plural verb.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe door in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Drzwi są zamknięte.
The door is closed.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Otwieram drzwi dla gości.
I open the door for the guests.
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 "Door" in Polish
What grammatical form is drzwi?
Drzwi is plural. No article is required with drzwi; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does drzwi change as a direct object?
The accusative form is drzwi. For comparison, the genitive is drzwi; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use drzwi after “with”?
Use z drzwiami. Here z introduces the instrumental form of drzwi, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using drzwi?
Drzwi is plural even for one door; use te drzwi and a plural verb.
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