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"Eye" in Polish: oko
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Eye in Polish is oko. Oko is neuter; useful forms are oka (genitive), oko (direct object) and okiem (instrumental). Oko is neuter and its ordinary plural is oczy, not oka when referring to a person's eyes.
Identifying or describing eye
Oko jest czerwone.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce oko
Say it
oko
/ɔkɔ/
In oko, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in oko normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Eye" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| oko | eye Dictionary form for neuter oko. | Dictionary form for neuter oko. |
| oka | of eye Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| okiem | with eye Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use oko in real life
- 1Identifying or describing eye
Oko jest czerwone.
The eye is red.
This sentence uses oko to describe eye in context.
- 2Using eye in daily life
Zamykam jedno oko.
I close one eye.
Notice the form used for oko in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of eye
Nie otwieram tego oka.
I do not open this eye.
The construction shows how oko fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with oko
Incorrect: Nie ma oko.
Correct: Nie ma oka.
After nie ma, oko takes the genitive form oka.
Incorrect: z oko
Correct: z okiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z okiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Oko is neuter and its ordinary plural is oczy, not oka when referring to a person's eyes.
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Describe eye in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Oko jest czerwone.
The eye is red.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Zamykam jedno oko.
I close one eye.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eye" in Polish
What grammatical form is oko?
Oko is neuter. No article is required with oko; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does oko change as a direct object?
The accusative form is oko. For comparison, the genitive is oka; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use oko after “with”?
Use z okiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of oko, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using oko?
Oko is neuter and its ordinary plural is oczy, not oka when referring to a person's eyes.
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