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"Flower" in Polish: kwiat
kwiat
Flower in Polish is kwiat. Kwiat is masculine; useful forms are kwiatu (genitive), kwiat (direct object) and kwiatem (instrumental). Kwiat is one flower; kwiaty is the plural used for flowers or a bouquet.
Identifying or describing flower
Kwiat jest żółty.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce kwiat
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kviat
/kfjat/
In kwiat, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in kwiat normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Flower" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kwiat | flower Dictionary form for masculine kwiat. | Dictionary form for masculine kwiat. |
| kwiatu | of flower Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| kwiatem | with flower Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use kwiat in real life
- 1Identifying or describing flower
Kwiat jest żółty.
The flower is yellow.
This sentence uses kwiat to describe flower in context.
- 2Using flower in daily life
Podlewam kwiat w doniczce.
I water the potted flower.
Notice the form used for kwiat in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of flower
Nie zrywaj tego kwiatu.
Do not pick that flower.
The construction shows how kwiat fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with kwiat
Incorrect: Nie ma kwiat.
Correct: Nie ma kwiatu.
After nie ma, kwiat takes the genitive form kwiatu.
Incorrect: z kwiat
Correct: z kwiatem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z kwiatem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Kwiat is one flower; kwiaty is the plural used for flowers or a bouquet.
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Describe flower in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Kwiat jest żółty.
The flower is yellow.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Podlewam kwiat w doniczce.
I water the potted flower.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Flower" in Polish
What grammatical form is kwiat?
Kwiat is masculine. No article is required with kwiat; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does kwiat change as a direct object?
The accusative form is kwiat. For comparison, the genitive is kwiatu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use kwiat after “with”?
Use z kwiatem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of kwiat, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using kwiat?
Kwiat is one flower; kwiaty is the plural used for flowers or a bouquet.
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