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"I have a question" in Polish: mam pytanie
mam pytanie
I have a question in Polish is mam pytanie. Mam pytanie politely introduces a question; use o plus accusative to name its topic.
A first use of i have a question
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How to pronounce mam pytanie
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mam pihtanie
/mam pɨtaɲɛ/
In mam pytanie, ń/ni is a palatal n; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in mam pytanie normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"I have a question" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mam pytanie | I have a question The main expression for i have a question. | The main expression for i have a question. |
| czy mogę o coś zapytać? | I have a question Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use mam pytanie in real life
- 1A first use of i have a question
Mam pytanie o bilet.
I have a question about the ticket.
This is a natural setting for mam pytanie.
- 2A second conversational context
Przepraszam, mam pytanie.
Excuse me, I have a question.
Notice how mam pytanie fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Mam pytanie do nauczyciela.
I have a question for the teacher.
Mam pytanie politely introduces a question; use o plus accusative to name its topic.
Mistakes English speakers make with mam pytanie
Incorrect: mam pytania dla jednego pytania
Correct: mam pytanie
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is mam pytanie. Mam pytanie politely introduces a question; use o plus accusative to name its topic.
Incorrect: jestem pytanie
Correct: mam pytanie
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in mam pytanie; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Mam pytanie politely introduces a question; use o plus accusative to name its topic.
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Practice i have a question
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Mam pytanie o bilet.
I have a question about the ticket.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Przepraszam, mam pytanie.
Excuse me, I have a question.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I have a question" in Polish
When should I say mam pytanie?
Mam pytanie politely introduces a question; use o plus accusative to name its topic.
Is czy mogę o coś zapytać? another way to say i have a question?
Czy mogę o coś zapytać? is a useful related expression. The main form here is mam pytanie; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with mam pytanie?
Avoid mam pytania dla jednego pytania. The correct expression is mam pytanie; Mam pytanie politely introduces a question; use o plus accusative to name its topic.
Can you show mam pytanie in a sentence?
Mam pytanie do nauczyciela. — I have a question for the teacher.
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