Polish · Food & Drink
"Egg" in Polish: jajko
jajko
Egg in Polish is jajko. Jajko is neuter; useful forms are jajka (genitive), jajko (direct object) and jajkiem (instrumental). Jajko is an egg; jajko na twardo is hard-boiled, while jajko na miękko is soft-boiled.
Identifying or describing egg
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How to pronounce jajko
Say it
ihaihko
/jajkɔ/
In jajko, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in jajko normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Egg" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| jajko | egg Dictionary form for neuter jajko. | Dictionary form for neuter jajko. |
| jajka | of egg Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| jajkiem | with egg Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use jajko in real life
- 1Identifying or describing egg
Jajko jest ugotowane na twardo.
The egg is hard-boiled.
This sentence uses jajko to describe egg in context.
- 2Using egg in daily life
Dodaję jajko do ciasta.
I add an egg to the batter.
Notice the form used for jajko in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of egg
Poproszę kanapkę z jajkiem.
A sandwich with egg, please.
The construction shows how jajko fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with jajko
Incorrect: Nie ma jajko.
Correct: Nie ma jajka.
After nie ma, jajko takes the genitive form jajka.
Incorrect: z jajko
Correct: z jajkiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z jajkiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Jajko is an egg; jajko na twardo is hard-boiled, while jajko na miękko is soft-boiled.
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Describe egg in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Jajko jest ugotowane na twardo.
The egg is hard-boiled.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Dodaję jajko do ciasta.
I add an egg to the batter.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Egg" in Polish
What grammatical form is jajko?
Jajko is neuter. No article is required with jajko; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does jajko change as a direct object?
The accusative form is jajko. For comparison, the genitive is jajka; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use jajko after “with”?
Use z jajkiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of jajko, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using jajko?
Jajko is an egg; jajko na twardo is hard-boiled, while jajko na miękko is soft-boiled.
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