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"Food" in Polish: jedzenie
jedzenie
Food in Polish is jedzenie. Jedzenie is neuter; useful forms are jedzenia (genitive), jedzenie (direct object) and jedzeniem (instrumental). Jedzenie means food collectively and also the act of eating; posiłek names one meal.
Identifying or describing food
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How to pronounce jedzenie
Say it
ihedzenie
/jɛdzɛɲɛ/
In jedzenie, ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in jedzenie normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Food" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| jedzenie | food Dictionary form for neuter jedzenie. | Dictionary form for neuter jedzenie. |
| jedzenia | of food Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| jedzeniem | with food Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use jedzenie in real life
- 1Identifying or describing food
Jedzenie jest już gotowe.
The food is ready now.
This sentence uses jedzenie to describe food in context.
- 2Using food in daily life
Zamawiam jedzenie na wynos.
I am ordering food to take away.
Notice the form used for jedzenie in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of food
Nie ma jedzenia w lodówce.
There is no food in the refrigerator.
The construction shows how jedzenie fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with jedzenie
Incorrect: Nie ma jedzenie.
Correct: Nie ma jedzenia.
After nie ma, jedzenie takes the genitive form jedzenia.
Incorrect: z jedzenie
Correct: z jedzeniem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z jedzeniem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Jedzenie means food collectively and also the act of eating; posiłek names one meal.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe food in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Jedzenie jest już gotowe.
The food is ready now.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Zamawiam jedzenie na wynos.
I am ordering food to take away.
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 "Food" in Polish
What grammatical form is jedzenie?
Jedzenie is neuter. No article is required with jedzenie; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does jedzenie change as a direct object?
The accusative form is jedzenie. For comparison, the genitive is jedzenia; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use jedzenie after “with”?
Use z jedzeniem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of jedzenie, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using jedzenie?
Jedzenie means food collectively and also the act of eating; posiłek names one meal.
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