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"I'm vegetarian" in Polish: jestem wegetarianinem/wegetarianką
jestem wegetarianinem/wegetarianką
I'm vegetarian in Polish is jestem wegetarianinem. These identity nouns use instrumental after jestem; wegetarianinem is male and wegetarianką female.
A first use of i'm vegetarian
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How to pronounce jestem wegetarianinem/wegetarianką
Say it
ihestem vegetarianinem/vegetariankon
/jɛstɛm vɛɡɛtariaɲinɛm albɔ vɛɡɛtariankɔ̃/
In jestem wegetarianinem/wegetarianką, nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant. The content words in jestem wegetarianinem/wegetarianką normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"I'm vegetarian" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| jestem wegetarianinem | I'm vegetarian The main expression for i'm vegetarian. | The main expression for i'm vegetarian. |
| jestem wegetarianką | I'm vegetarian Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use jestem wegetarianinem/wegetarianką in real life
- 1A first use of i'm vegetarian
Jestem wegetarianinem.
I am vegetarian.
This is a natural setting for jestem wegetarianinem.
- 2A second conversational context
Jestem wegetarianką, czy jest coś bez mięsa?
I am vegetarian, is there something without meat?
Notice how jestem wegetarianinem fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Jestem wegetarianinem od lat.
I have been vegetarian for years.
These identity nouns use instrumental after jestem; wegetarianinem is male and wegetarianką female.
Mistakes English speakers make with jestem wegetarianinem/wegetarianką
Incorrect: jestem wegetarianin
Correct: jestem wegetarianinem
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is jestem wegetarianinem. These identity nouns use instrumental after jestem; wegetarianinem is male and wegetarianką female.
Incorrect: jestem wegetarianka
Correct: jestem wegetarianinem
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in jestem wegetarianinem; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
These identity nouns use instrumental after jestem; wegetarianinem is male and wegetarianką female.
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Practice i'm vegetarian
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Jestem wegetarianinem.
I am vegetarian.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Jestem wegetarianką, czy jest coś bez mięsa?
I am vegetarian, is there something without meat?
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FAQ
Common questions about "I'm vegetarian" in Polish
When should I say jestem wegetarianinem?
These identity nouns use instrumental after jestem; wegetarianinem is male and wegetarianką female.
Is jestem wegetarianką another way to say i'm vegetarian?
Jestem wegetarianką is a useful related expression. The main form here is jestem wegetarianinem; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with jestem wegetarianinem?
Avoid jestem wegetarianin. The correct expression is jestem wegetarianinem; These identity nouns use instrumental after jestem; wegetarianinem is male and wegetarianką female.
Can you show jestem wegetarianinem in a sentence?
Jestem wegetarianinem od lat. — I have been vegetarian for years.
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