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"I'm married" in Polish: jestem żonaty/zamężna
jestem żonaty/zamężna
I'm married in Polish is jestem żonaty. A married man says jestem żonaty; a married woman says jestem zamężna. These adjectives stay nominative.
A first use of i'm married
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How to pronounce jestem żonaty/zamężna
Say it
ihestem zhonatih/zamenzhna
/jɛstɛm ʐɔnatɨ albɔ zamɛ̃ʐna/
In jestem żonaty/zamężna, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions; nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in jestem żonaty/zamężna normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"I'm married" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| jestem żonaty | I'm married The main expression for i'm married. | The main expression for i'm married. |
| jestem zamężna | I'm married Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use jestem żonaty/zamężna in real life
- 1A first use of i'm married
Jestem żonaty od pięciu lat.
I have been married for five years.
This is a natural setting for jestem żonaty.
- 2A second conversational context
Jestem zamężna i mam dzieci.
I am married and have children.
Notice how jestem żonaty fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Tak, jestem żonaty.
Yes, I am married.
A married man says jestem żonaty; a married woman says jestem zamężna. These adjectives stay nominative.
Mistakes English speakers make with jestem żonaty/zamężna
Incorrect: jestem żonatym
Correct: jestem żonaty
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is jestem żonaty. A married man says jestem żonaty; a married woman says jestem zamężna. These adjectives stay nominative.
Incorrect: jestem zamężną
Correct: jestem żonaty
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in jestem żonaty; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
A married man says jestem żonaty; a married woman says jestem zamężna. These adjectives stay nominative.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice i'm married
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Jestem żonaty od pięciu lat.
I have been married for five years.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Jestem zamężna i mam dzieci.
I am married and have children.
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 "I'm married" in Polish
When should I say jestem żonaty?
A married man says jestem żonaty; a married woman says jestem zamężna. These adjectives stay nominative.
Is jestem zamężna another way to say i'm married?
Jestem zamężna is a useful related expression. The main form here is jestem żonaty; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with jestem żonaty?
Avoid jestem żonatym. The correct expression is jestem żonaty; A married man says jestem żonaty; a married woman says jestem zamężna. These adjectives stay nominative.
Can you show jestem żonaty in a sentence?
Tak, jestem żonaty. — Yes, I am married.
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