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"Game" in Polish: gra
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Game in Polish is gra. Gra is feminine; useful forms are gry (genitive), grę (direct object) and grą (instrumental). Gra names a game or the act of playing; grać w grę means to play a game.
Identifying or describing game
Gra jest dla dwóch osób.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce gra
Say it
gra
/ɡra/
In gra, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in gra normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Game" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| gra | game Dictionary form for feminine gra. | Dictionary form for feminine gra. |
| gry | of game Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| grą | with game Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| grę | game as a direct object Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. | Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. |
How to use gra in real life
- 1Identifying or describing game
Gra jest dla dwóch osób.
The game is for two people.
This sentence uses gra to describe game in context.
- 2Using game in daily life
Kupuję grę dla dzieci.
I buy a game for the children.
Notice the form used for gra in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of game
Nie znam zasad tej gry.
I do not know this game's rules.
The construction shows how gra fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with gra
Incorrect: Nie ma gra.
Correct: Nie ma gry.
After nie ma, gra takes the genitive form gry.
Incorrect: z gra
Correct: z grą
When z means with, use the instrumental: z grą. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Gra names a game or the act of playing; grać w grę means to play a game.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe game in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Gra jest dla dwóch osób.
The game is for two people.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Kupuję grę dla dzieci.
I buy a game for the children.
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 "Game" in Polish
What grammatical form is gra?
Gra is feminine. No article is required with gra; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does gra change as a direct object?
The accusative form is grę. For comparison, the genitive is gry; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use gra after “with”?
Use z grą. Here z introduces the instrumental form of gra, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using gra?
Gra names a game or the act of playing; grać w grę means to play a game.
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