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"Exit" in Polish: wyjście
wyjście
Exit in Polish is wyjście. Wyjście is neuter; useful forms are wyjścia (genitive), wyjście (direct object) and wyjściem (instrumental). Wyjście is an exit or departure; wyjście ewakuacyjne is an emergency exit.
Identifying or describing exit
Wyjście jest na końcu korytarza.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce wyjście
Say it
vihihshtsie
/vɨjɕtɕɛ/
In wyjście, ś/si has a soft sh-like sound; ć/ci has a soft ch-like sound; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in wyjście normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Exit" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wyjście | exit Dictionary form for neuter wyjście. | Dictionary form for neuter wyjście. |
| wyjścia | of exit Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| wyjściem | with exit Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use wyjście in real life
- 1Identifying or describing exit
Wyjście jest na końcu korytarza.
The exit is at the end of the corridor.
This sentence uses wyjście to describe exit in context.
- 2Using exit in daily life
Szukam wyjścia ze stacji.
I look for the station exit.
Notice the form used for wyjście in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of exit
Nie blokuj wyjścia.
Do not block the exit.
The construction shows how wyjście fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with wyjście
Incorrect: Nie ma wyjście.
Correct: Nie ma wyjścia.
After nie ma, wyjście takes the genitive form wyjścia.
Incorrect: z wyjście
Correct: z wyjściem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z wyjściem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Wyjście is an exit or departure; wyjście ewakuacyjne is an emergency exit.
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Describe exit in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Wyjście jest na końcu korytarza.
The exit is at the end of the corridor.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Szukam wyjścia ze stacji.
I look for the station exit.
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 "Exit" in Polish
What grammatical form is wyjście?
Wyjście is neuter. No article is required with wyjście; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does wyjście change as a direct object?
The accusative form is wyjście. For comparison, the genitive is wyjścia; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use wyjście after “with”?
Use z wyjściem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of wyjście, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using wyjście?
Wyjście is an exit or departure; wyjście ewakuacyjne is an emergency exit.
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