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"Granddaughter" in Polish: wnuczka
wnuczka
Granddaughter in Polish is wnuczka. Wnuczka is feminine; useful forms are wnuczki (genitive), wnuczkę (direct object) and wnuczką (instrumental). Wnuczka is granddaughter; wnuk is grandson.
Identifying or describing granddaughter
Wnuczka jest w szkole.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce wnuczka
Say it
vnookhka
/vnutʂka/
In wnuczka, cz is a hard ch-like sound. The content words in wnuczka normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Granddaughter" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wnuczka | granddaughter Dictionary form for feminine wnuczka. | Dictionary form for feminine wnuczka. |
| wnuczki | of granddaughter Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| wnuczką | with granddaughter Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| wnuczkę | granddaughter 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 wnuczka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing granddaughter
Wnuczka jest w szkole.
The granddaughter is at school.
This sentence uses wnuczka to describe granddaughter in context.
- 2Using granddaughter in daily life
Zapraszam wnuczkę na obiad.
I invite my granddaughter to lunch.
Notice the form used for wnuczka in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of granddaughter
Piekę ciasto z wnuczką.
I bake a cake with my granddaughter.
The construction shows how wnuczka fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with wnuczka
Incorrect: Nie ma wnuczka.
Correct: Nie ma wnuczki.
After nie ma, wnuczka takes the genitive form wnuczki.
Incorrect: z wnuczka
Correct: z wnuczką
When z means with, use the instrumental: z wnuczką. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Wnuczka is granddaughter; wnuk is grandson.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe granddaughter in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Wnuczka jest w szkole.
The granddaughter is at school.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Zapraszam wnuczkę na obiad.
I invite my granddaughter to lunch.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Granddaughter" in Polish
What grammatical form is wnuczka?
Wnuczka is feminine. No article is required with wnuczka; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does wnuczka change as a direct object?
The accusative form is wnuczkę. For comparison, the genitive is wnuczki; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use wnuczka after “with”?
Use z wnuczką. Here z introduces the instrumental form of wnuczka, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using wnuczka?
Wnuczka is granddaughter; wnuk is grandson.
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