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"Farmer" in Polish: rolnik
rolnik
Farmer in Polish is rolnik. Rolnik is masculine personal; useful forms are rolnika (genitive), rolnika (direct object) and rolnikiem (instrumental). Rolnik is a farmer; gospodarstwo rolne is a farm, while rolnictwo names agriculture.
Identifying or describing farmer
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How to pronounce rolnik
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rolnik
/rɔlɲik/
In rolnik, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in rolnik normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Farmer" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| rolnik | farmer Dictionary form for masculine personal rolnik. | Dictionary form for masculine personal rolnik. |
| rolnika | of farmer Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| rolnikiem | with farmer Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use rolnik in real life
- 1Identifying or describing farmer
Rolnik jest na polu.
The farmer is in the field.
This sentence uses rolnik to describe farmer in context.
- 2Using farmer in daily life
Pytam rolnika o uprawy.
I ask the farmer about the crops.
Notice the form used for rolnik in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of farmer
Rozmawiam z rolnikiem.
I talk with a farmer.
The construction shows how rolnik fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with rolnik
Incorrect: Nie ma rolnik.
Correct: Nie ma rolnika.
After nie ma, rolnik takes the genitive form rolnika.
Incorrect: z rolnik
Correct: z rolnikiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z rolnikiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Rolnik is a farmer; gospodarstwo rolne is a farm, while rolnictwo names agriculture.
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Describe farmer in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Rolnik jest na polu.
The farmer is in the field.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Pytam rolnika o uprawy.
I ask the farmer about the crops.
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 "Farmer" in Polish
What grammatical form is rolnik?
Rolnik is masculine personal. No article is required with rolnik; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does rolnik change as a direct object?
The accusative form is rolnika. For comparison, the genitive is rolnika; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use rolnik after “with”?
Use z rolnikiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of rolnik, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using rolnik?
Rolnik is a farmer; gospodarstwo rolne is a farm, while rolnictwo names agriculture.
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