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"East" in Polish: wschód
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East in Polish is wschód. Wschód is masculine; useful forms are wschodu (genitive), wschód (direct object) and wschodem (instrumental). Wschód means east or rising; wschód słońca is sunrise.
Identifying or describing east
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How to pronounce wschód
Say it
vskhood
/fsxut/
In wschód, ó has the same vowel as u. The content words in wschód normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"East" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wschód | east Dictionary form for masculine wschód. | Dictionary form for masculine wschód. |
| wschodu | of east Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| wschodem | with east Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use wschód in real life
- 1Identifying or describing east
Wschód jest po tej stronie.
East is on this side.
This sentence uses wschód to describe east in context.
- 2Using east in daily life
Jedziemy na wschód.
We travel east.
Notice the form used for wschód in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of east
Nie znam wschodu kraju.
I do not know the east of the country.
The construction shows how wschód fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with wschód
Incorrect: Nie ma wschód.
Correct: Nie ma wschodu.
After nie ma, wschód takes the genitive form wschodu.
Incorrect: z wschód
Correct: z wschodem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z wschodem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Wschód means east or rising; wschód słońca is sunrise.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe east in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Wschód jest po tej stronie.
East is on this side.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Jedziemy na wschód.
We travel east.
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FAQ
Common questions about "East" in Polish
What grammatical form is wschód?
Wschód is masculine. No article is required with wschód; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does wschód change as a direct object?
The accusative form is wschód. For comparison, the genitive is wschodu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use wschód after “with”?
Use z wschodem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of wschód, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using wschód?
Wschód means east or rising; wschód słońca is sunrise.
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