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"It's cold" in Polish: jest zimno
jest zimno
It's cold in Polish is jest zimno. Jest zimno describes the environment; jest mi zimno means I feel cold.
A first use of it's cold
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How to pronounce jest zimno
Say it
ihest zimno
/jɛst ʑimnɔ/
In jest zimno, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in jest zimno normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"It's cold" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| jest zimno | It's cold The main expression for it's cold. | The main expression for it's cold. |
| ale zimno | It's cold Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use jest zimno in real life
- 1A first use of it's cold
Jest zimno na dworze.
It is cold outside.
This is a natural setting for jest zimno.
- 2A second conversational context
Dzisiaj jest zimno.
It is cold today.
Notice how jest zimno fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Jest zimno, weź kurtkę.
It is cold, take a jacket.
Jest zimno describes the environment; jest mi zimno means I feel cold.
Mistakes English speakers make with jest zimno
Incorrect: Dzisiaj jest zimny.
Correct: Dzisiaj jest zimno.
With no named masculine object, an impersonal weather statement uses zimno, not adjective zimny.
Incorrect: Na dworze jest zimna.
Correct: Na dworze jest zimno.
Describe the environment with zimno; zimna needs a feminine noun or subject.
Good to know
Jest zimno describes the environment; jest mi zimno means I feel cold.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice it's cold
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Jest zimno na dworze.
It is cold outside.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Dzisiaj jest zimno.
It is cold today.
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 "It's cold" in Polish
When should I say jest zimno?
Jest zimno describes the environment; jest mi zimno means I feel cold.
Is ale zimno another way to say it's cold?
Ale zimno is a useful related expression. The main form here is jest zimno; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with jest zimno?
Avoid Dzisiaj jest zimny. In this context, use Dzisiaj jest zimno. With no named masculine object, an impersonal weather statement uses zimno, not adjective zimny.
Can you show jest zimno in a sentence?
Jest zimno, weź kurtkę. — It is cold, take a jacket.
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