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"Help!" in Polish: pomocy
pomocy
Help! in Polish is pomocy. Pomocy is an urgent call for help; proszę o pomoc is a calmer explicit request.
A first use of help!
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How to pronounce pomocy
Say it
pomotsih
/pɔmɔtsɨ/
In pomocy, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in pomocy normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Help!" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pomocy | Help! The main expression for help!. | The main expression for help!. |
| proszę o pomoc | please help / I ask for help A calmer request than the urgent standalone pomocy. | A calmer request than the urgent standalone pomocy. |
How to use pomocy in real life
- 1A first use of help!
Pomocy!
Help!
This is a natural setting for pomocy.
- 2A second conversational context
Pomocy, nie mogę otworzyć drzwi.
Help, I cannot open the door.
Notice how pomocy fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Wołam: pomocy!
I shout: help!
Pomocy is an urgent call for help; proszę o pomoc is a calmer explicit request.
Mistakes English speakers make with pomocy
Incorrect: Potrzebuję pomoc.
Correct: Potrzebuję pomocy.
Potrzebować takes genitive pomocy, not accusative pomoc.
Incorrect: Wołam o pomocy.
Correct: Wołam o pomoc.
Wołać o in the sense call for help takes accusative pomoc. Pomocy is the standalone urgent call.
Good to know
Pomocy is an urgent call for help; proszę o pomoc is a calmer explicit request.
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Practice help!
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Pomocy!
Help!
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Pomocy, nie mogę otworzyć drzwi.
Help, I cannot open the door.
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 "Help!" in Polish
When should I say pomocy?
Pomocy is an urgent call for help; proszę o pomoc is a calmer explicit request.
Is proszę o pomoc another way to say help!?
Proszę o pomoc is a useful related expression. The main form here is pomocy; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with pomocy?
Avoid Potrzebuję pomoc. In this context, use Potrzebuję pomocy. Potrzebować takes genitive pomocy, not accusative pomoc.
Can you show pomocy in a sentence?
Wołam: pomocy! — I shout: help!
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