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"Fox" in Polish: lis
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Fox in Polish is lis. Lis is masculine animate; useful forms are lisa (genitive), lisa (direct object) and lisem (instrumental). Lis is a fox; lisica is the word for a female fox.
Identifying or describing fox
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How to pronounce lis
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lis
/lis/
In lis, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in lis normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Fox" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lis | fox Dictionary form for masculine animate lis. | Dictionary form for masculine animate lis. |
| lisa | of fox Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| lisem | with fox Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use lis in real life
- 1Identifying or describing fox
Lis jest przy lesie.
The fox is near the forest.
This sentence uses lis to describe fox in context.
- 2Using fox in daily life
Widzę lisa na polu.
I see a fox in the field.
Notice the form used for lis in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of fox
Nie karm lisa.
Do not feed the fox.
The construction shows how lis fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with lis
Incorrect: Nie ma lis.
Correct: Nie ma lisa.
After nie ma, lis takes the genitive form lisa.
Incorrect: z lis
Correct: z lisem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z lisem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Lis is a fox; lisica is the word for a female fox.
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Describe fox in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
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You
Lis jest przy lesie.
The fox is near the forest.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
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You
Widzę lisa na polu.
I see a fox in the field.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fox" in Polish
What grammatical form is lis?
Lis is masculine animate. No article is required with lis; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does lis change as a direct object?
The accusative form is lisa. For comparison, the genitive is lisa; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use lis after “with”?
Use z lisem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of lis, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using lis?
Lis is a fox; lisica is the word for a female fox.
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