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"Fork" in Polish: widelec
widelec
Fork in Polish is widelec. Widelec is masculine; useful forms are widelca (genitive), widelec (direct object) and widelcem (instrumental). Widelec means fork; the unstressed e drops from the stem in widelca and widelcem.
Identifying or describing fork
Widelec jest obok talerza.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce widelec
Say it
videlets
/vidɛlɛts/
In widelec, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in widelec normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Fork" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| widelec | fork Dictionary form for masculine widelec. | Dictionary form for masculine widelec. |
| widelca | of fork Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| widelcem | with fork Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use widelec in real life
- 1Identifying or describing fork
Widelec jest obok talerza.
The fork is beside the plate.
This sentence uses widelec to describe fork in context.
- 2Using fork in daily life
Poproszę czysty widelec.
A clean fork, please.
Notice the form used for widelec in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of fork
Jem makaron widelcem.
I eat pasta with a fork.
The construction shows how widelec fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with widelec
Incorrect: Nie ma widelec.
Correct: Nie ma widelca.
After nie ma, widelec takes the genitive form widelca.
Incorrect: z widelec
Correct: z widelcem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z widelcem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Widelec means fork; the unstressed e drops from the stem in widelca and widelcem.
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Describe fork in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Widelec jest obok talerza.
The fork is beside the plate.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Poproszę czysty widelec.
A clean fork, please.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fork" in Polish
What grammatical form is widelec?
Widelec is masculine. No article is required with widelec; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does widelec change as a direct object?
The accusative form is widelec. For comparison, the genitive is widelca; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use widelec after “with”?
Use z widelcem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of widelec, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using widelec?
Widelec means fork; the unstressed e drops from the stem in widelca and widelcem.
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