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"Hill" in Polish: wzgórze
wzgórze
Hill in Polish is wzgórze. Wzgórze is neuter; useful forms are wzgórza (genitive), wzgórze (direct object) and wzgórzem (instrumental). Wzgórze is a hill; góra usually names a larger mountain but can also mean a top.
Identifying or describing hill
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How to pronounce wzgórze
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vzgoozhe
/vzɡuʐɛ/
In wzgórze, ó has the same vowel as u; rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions. The content words in wzgórze normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Hill" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wzgórze | hill Dictionary form for neuter wzgórze. | Dictionary form for neuter wzgórze. |
| wzgórza | of hill Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| wzgórzem | with hill Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use wzgórze in real life
- 1Identifying or describing hill
Wzgórze jest zielone.
The hill is green.
This sentence uses wzgórze to describe hill in context.
- 2Using hill in daily life
Widzę wzgórze za rzeką.
I see a hill beyond the river.
Notice the form used for wzgórze in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of hill
Nie znam wysokości wzgórza.
I do not know the hill's height.
The construction shows how wzgórze fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with wzgórze
Incorrect: Nie ma wzgórze.
Correct: Nie ma wzgórza.
After nie ma, wzgórze takes the genitive form wzgórza.
Incorrect: z wzgórze
Correct: z wzgórzem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z wzgórzem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Wzgórze is a hill; góra usually names a larger mountain but can also mean a top.
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Describe hill in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Wzgórze jest zielone.
The hill is green.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę wzgórze za rzeką.
I see a hill beyond the river.
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 "Hill" in Polish
What grammatical form is wzgórze?
Wzgórze is neuter. No article is required with wzgórze; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does wzgórze change as a direct object?
The accusative form is wzgórze. For comparison, the genitive is wzgórza; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use wzgórze after “with”?
Use z wzgórzem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of wzgórze, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using wzgórze?
Wzgórze is a hill; góra usually names a larger mountain but can also mean a top.
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