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"He" in Polish: on
on
He in Polish is on. On is he as a subject; go and jego are object forms, and Polish can omit on when the verb and context are clear.
A first use of he
On mieszka w Krakowie.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce on
Say it
on
/ɔn/
In on, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in on normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"He" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| on | He The main expression for he. | The main expression for he. |
| jego | He Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use on in real life
- 1A first use of he
On mieszka w Krakowie.
He lives in Krakow.
This is a natural setting for on.
- 2A second conversational context
On ma mój bilet.
He has my ticket.
Notice how on fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
On też przyjdzie.
He will come too.
On is he as a subject; go and jego are object forms, and Polish can omit on when the verb and context are clear.
Mistakes English speakers make with on
Incorrect: on mieszkasz
Correct: on
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is on. On is he as a subject; go and jego are object forms, and Polish can omit on when the verb and context are clear.
Incorrect: on jestem
Correct: on
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in on; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
On is he as a subject; go and jego are object forms, and Polish can omit on when the verb and context are clear.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice he
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
On mieszka w Krakowie.
He lives in Krakow.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
On ma mój bilet.
He has my ticket.
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 "He" in Polish
When should I say on?
On is he as a subject; go and jego are object forms, and Polish can omit on when the verb and context are clear.
Is jego another way to say he?
Jego is a useful related expression. The main form here is on; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with on?
Avoid on mieszkasz. The correct expression is on; On is he as a subject; go and jego are object forms, and Polish can omit on when the verb and context are clear.
Can you show on in a sentence?
On też przyjdzie. — He will come too.
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