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"I'm single" in Polish: jestem singlem/singielką
jestem singlem/singielką
I'm single in Polish is jestem singlem. Singlem and singielką are instrumental identity nouns after jestem; unmarried status can also be kawaler or panna.
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How to pronounce jestem singlem/singielką
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ihestem singlem/singielkon
/jɛstɛm ɕinɡlɛm albɔ ɕinɡjɛlkɔ̃/
In jestem singlem/singielką, nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant. The content words in jestem singlem/singielką normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"I'm single" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| jestem singlem | I'm single The main expression for i'm single. | The main expression for i'm single. |
| jestem singielką | I'm single Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use jestem singlem/singielką in real life
- 1A first use of i'm single
Jestem singlem.
I am single.
This is a natural setting for jestem singlem.
- 2A second conversational context
Jestem singielką i mieszkam sama.
I am single and live alone.
Notice how jestem singlem fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Tak, jestem singlem od roku.
Yes, I have been single for a year.
Singlem and singielką are instrumental identity nouns after jestem; unmarried status can also be kawaler or panna.
Mistakes English speakers make with jestem singlem/singielką
Incorrect: jestem singiel
Correct: jestem singlem
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is jestem singlem. Singlem and singielką are instrumental identity nouns after jestem; unmarried status can also be kawaler or panna.
Incorrect: jestem singielka
Correct: jestem singlem
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in jestem singlem; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Singlem and singielką are instrumental identity nouns after jestem; unmarried status can also be kawaler or panna.
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Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Jestem singlem.
I am single.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Jestem singielką i mieszkam sama.
I am single and live alone.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm single" in Polish
When should I say jestem singlem?
Singlem and singielką are instrumental identity nouns after jestem; unmarried status can also be kawaler or panna.
Is jestem singielką another way to say i'm single?
Jestem singielką is a useful related expression. The main form here is jestem singlem; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with jestem singlem?
Avoid jestem singiel. The correct expression is jestem singlem; Singlem and singielką are instrumental identity nouns after jestem; unmarried status can also be kawaler or panna.
Can you show jestem singlem in a sentence?
Tak, jestem singlem od roku. — Yes, I have been single for a year.
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