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"Eagle" in Polish: orzeł
orzeł
Eagle in Polish is orzeł. Orzeł is masculine animate; useful forms are orła (genitive), orła (direct object) and orłem (instrumental). Orzeł is an eagle; the stem changes to orł- in orła and orłem.
Identifying or describing eagle
Orzeł jest wysoko nad lasem.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce orzeł
Say it
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/ɔʐɛw/
In orzeł, ł sounds like English w; rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions. The content words in orzeł normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Eagle" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| orzeł | eagle Dictionary form for masculine animate orzeł. | Dictionary form for masculine animate orzeł. |
| orła | of eagle Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| orłem | with eagle Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use orzeł in real life
- 1Identifying or describing eagle
Orzeł jest wysoko nad lasem.
The eagle is high above the forest.
This sentence uses orzeł to describe eagle in context.
- 2Using eagle in daily life
Widzę orła na niebie.
I see an eagle in the sky.
Notice the form used for orzeł in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of eagle
Nie znam rozpiętości skrzydeł orła.
I do not know the eagle's wingspan.
The construction shows how orzeł fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with orzeł
Incorrect: Nie ma orzeł.
Correct: Nie ma orła.
After nie ma, orzeł takes the genitive form orła.
Incorrect: z orzeł
Correct: z orłem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z orłem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Orzeł is an eagle; the stem changes to orł- in orła and orłem.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe eagle in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Orzeł jest wysoko nad lasem.
The eagle is high above the forest.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę orła na niebie.
I see an eagle in the sky.
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 "Eagle" in Polish
What grammatical form is orzeł?
Orzeł is masculine animate. No article is required with orzeł; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does orzeł change as a direct object?
The accusative form is orła. For comparison, the genitive is orła; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use orzeł after “with”?
Use z orłem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of orzeł, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using orzeł?
Orzeł is an eagle; the stem changes to orł- in orła and orłem.
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