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"Gift" in Polish: prezent
prezent
Gift in Polish is prezent. Prezent is masculine; useful forms are prezentu (genitive), prezent (direct object) and prezentem (instrumental). Prezent is a gift; podarunek is a slightly more literary alternative.
Identifying or describing gift
Prezent jest zapakowany.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce prezent
Say it
prezent
/prɛzɛnt/
In prezent, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in prezent normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Gift" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| prezent | gift Dictionary form for masculine prezent. | Dictionary form for masculine prezent. |
| prezentu | of gift Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| prezentem | with gift Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use prezent in real life
- 1Identifying or describing gift
Prezent jest zapakowany.
The gift is wrapped.
This sentence uses prezent to describe gift in context.
- 2Using gift in daily life
Wybieram prezent dla mamy.
I choose a gift for my mother.
Notice the form used for prezent in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of gift
Nie potrzebuję drogiego prezentu.
I do not need an expensive gift.
The construction shows how prezent fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with prezent
Incorrect: Nie ma prezent.
Correct: Nie ma prezentu.
After nie ma, prezent takes the genitive form prezentu.
Incorrect: z prezent
Correct: z prezentem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z prezentem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Prezent is a gift; podarunek is a slightly more literary alternative.
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Describe gift in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Prezent jest zapakowany.
The gift is wrapped.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Wybieram prezent dla mamy.
I choose a gift for my mother.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Gift" in Polish
What grammatical form is prezent?
Prezent is masculine. No article is required with prezent; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does prezent change as a direct object?
The accusative form is prezent. For comparison, the genitive is prezentu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use prezent after “with”?
Use z prezentem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of prezent, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using prezent?
Prezent is a gift; podarunek is a slightly more literary alternative.
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