Polish · Body & Health
"Face" in Polish: twarz
twarz
Face in Polish is twarz. Twarz is feminine; useful forms are twarzy (genitive), twarz (direct object) and twarzą (instrumental). Twarz is feminine despite its consonant ending; na twarzy means on the face.
Identifying or describing face
Twarz jest opalona.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce twarz
Say it
tvazh
/tfaʂ/
In twarz, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions. The content words in twarz normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Face" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| twarz | face Dictionary form for feminine twarz. | Dictionary form for feminine twarz. |
| twarzy | of face Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| twarzą | with face Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use twarz in real life
- 1Identifying or describing face
Twarz jest opalona.
The face is tanned.
This sentence uses twarz to describe face in context.
- 2Using face in daily life
Myję twarz zimną wodą.
I wash my face with cold water.
Notice the form used for twarz in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of face
Nie dotykam twarzy brudnymi rękami.
I do not touch my face with dirty hands.
The construction shows how twarz fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with twarz
Incorrect: Nie ma twarz.
Correct: Nie ma twarzy.
After nie ma, twarz takes the genitive form twarzy.
Incorrect: z twarz
Correct: z twarzą
When z means with, use the instrumental: z twarzą. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Twarz is feminine despite its consonant ending; na twarzy means on the face.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe face in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Twarz jest opalona.
The face is tanned.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Myję twarz zimną wodą.
I wash my face with cold water.
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 "Face" in Polish
What grammatical form is twarz?
Twarz is feminine. No article is required with twarz; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does twarz change as a direct object?
The accusative form is twarz. For comparison, the genitive is twarzy; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use twarz after “with”?
Use z twarzą. Here z introduces the instrumental form of twarz, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using twarz?
Twarz is feminine despite its consonant ending; na twarzy means on the face.
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