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"Hostel" in Polish: hostel
hostel
Hostel in Polish is hostel. Hostel is masculine; useful forms are hostelu (genitive), hostel (direct object) and hostelem (instrumental). Hostel is masculine; schronisko is another accommodation term, often for a mountain or youth hostel.
Identifying or describing hostel
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How to pronounce hostel
Say it
hostel
/hɔstɛl/
In hostel, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in hostel normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Hostel" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| hostel | hostel Dictionary form for masculine hostel. | Dictionary form for masculine hostel. |
| hostelu | of hostel Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| hostelem | with hostel Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use hostel in real life
- 1Identifying or describing hostel
Hostel jest tani.
The hostel is inexpensive.
This sentence uses hostel to describe hostel in context.
- 2Using hostel in daily life
Rezerwuję hostel na dwie noce.
I book a hostel for two nights.
Notice the form used for hostel in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of hostel
Czekam przed hostelem.
I wait outside the hostel.
The construction shows how hostel fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with hostel
Incorrect: Nie ma hostel.
Correct: Nie ma hostelu.
After nie ma, hostel takes the genitive form hostelu.
Incorrect: z hostel
Correct: z hostelem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z hostelem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Hostel is masculine; schronisko is another accommodation term, often for a mountain or youth hostel.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe hostel in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Hostel jest tani.
The hostel is inexpensive.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Rezerwuję hostel na dwie noce.
I book a hostel for two nights.
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 "Hostel" in Polish
What grammatical form is hostel?
Hostel is masculine. No article is required with hostel; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does hostel change as a direct object?
The accusative form is hostel. For comparison, the genitive is hostelu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use hostel after “with”?
Use z hostelem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of hostel, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using hostel?
Hostel is masculine; schronisko is another accommodation term, often for a mountain or youth hostel.
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