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"Girl" in Polish: dziewczynka
dziewczynka
Girl in Polish is dziewczynka. Dziewczynka is feminine; useful forms are dziewczynki (genitive), dziewczynkę (direct object) and dziewczynką (instrumental). Dziewczynka usually means a young girl; dziewczyna is broader and can mean girlfriend.
Identifying or describing girl
Dziewczynka jest w klasie.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce dziewczynka
Say it
ihievkhihnka
/dʑɛftʂɨnka/
In dziewczynka, cz is a hard ch-like sound; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in dziewczynka normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Girl" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dziewczynka | girl Dictionary form for feminine dziewczynka. | Dictionary form for feminine dziewczynka. |
| dziewczynki | of girl Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| dziewczynką | with girl Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| dziewczynkę | girl 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 dziewczynka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing girl
Dziewczynka jest w klasie.
The girl is in the classroom.
This sentence uses dziewczynka to describe girl in context.
- 2Using girl in daily life
Widzę dziewczynkę przy tablicy.
I see a girl beside the board.
Notice the form used for dziewczynka in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of girl
Rozmawiam z dziewczynką o książce.
I talk with the girl about the book.
The construction shows how dziewczynka fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with dziewczynka
Incorrect: Nie ma dziewczynka.
Correct: Nie ma dziewczynki.
After nie ma, dziewczynka takes the genitive form dziewczynki.
Incorrect: z dziewczynka
Correct: z dziewczynką
When z means with, use the instrumental: z dziewczynką. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Dziewczynka usually means a young girl; dziewczyna is broader and can mean girlfriend.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe girl in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Dziewczynka jest w klasie.
The girl is in the classroom.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę dziewczynkę przy tablicy.
I see a girl beside the board.
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 "Girl" in Polish
What grammatical form is dziewczynka?
Dziewczynka is feminine. No article is required with dziewczynka; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does dziewczynka change as a direct object?
The accusative form is dziewczynkę. For comparison, the genitive is dziewczynki; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use dziewczynka after “with”?
Use z dziewczynką. Here z introduces the instrumental form of dziewczynka, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using dziewczynka?
Dziewczynka usually means a young girl; dziewczyna is broader and can mean girlfriend.
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