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"Hope" in Polish: nadzieja
nadzieja
Hope in Polish is nadzieja. Nadzieja is feminine; useful forms are nadziei (genitive), nadzieję (direct object) and nadzieją (instrumental). Nadzieja is hope; mam nadzieję, że introduces I hope that, with a comma before że.
Identifying or describing hope
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How to pronounce nadzieja
Say it
naihieiha
/nadʑɛja/
In nadzieja, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in nadzieja normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Hope" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nadzieja | hope Dictionary form for feminine nadzieja. | Dictionary form for feminine nadzieja. |
| nadziei | of hope Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| nadzieją | with hope Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| nadzieję | hope 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 nadzieja in real life
- 1Identifying or describing hope
Nadzieja jest dla mnie ważna.
Hope is important to me.
This sentence uses nadzieja to describe hope in context.
- 2Using hope in daily life
Mam nadzieję na spotkanie.
I hope for a meeting.
Notice the form used for nadzieja in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of hope
Nie tracę nadziei.
I do not lose hope.
The construction shows how nadzieja fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with nadzieja
Incorrect: Nie ma nadzieja.
Correct: Nie ma nadziei.
After nie ma, nadzieja takes the genitive form nadziei.
Incorrect: z nadzieja
Correct: z nadzieją
When z means with, use the instrumental: z nadzieją. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Nadzieja is hope; mam nadzieję, że introduces I hope that, with a comma before że.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe hope in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Nadzieja jest dla mnie ważna.
Hope is important to me.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Mam nadzieję na spotkanie.
I hope for a meeting.
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 "Hope" in Polish
What grammatical form is nadzieja?
Nadzieja is feminine. No article is required with nadzieja; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does nadzieja change as a direct object?
The accusative form is nadzieję. For comparison, the genitive is nadziei; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use nadzieja after “with”?
Use z nadzieją. Here z introduces the instrumental form of nadzieja, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using nadzieja?
Nadzieja is hope; mam nadzieję, że introduces I hope that, with a comma before że.
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