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"It's raining" in Polish: pada deszcz
pada deszcz
It's raining in Polish is pada deszcz. Pada deszcz literally says rain falls; Polish does not need a dummy subject equivalent to English it.
A first use of it's raining
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How to pronounce pada deszcz
Say it
pada deshkh
/pada dɛʂtʂ/
In pada deszcz, cz is a hard ch-like sound; sz is a hard sh-like sound. The content words in pada deszcz normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"It's raining" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pada deszcz | It's raining The main expression for it's raining. | The main expression for it's raining. |
| deszcz pada | It's raining Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use pada deszcz in real life
- 1A first use of it's raining
Pada deszcz od rana.
It has been raining since morning.
This is a natural setting for pada deszcz.
- 2A second conversational context
Teraz pada deszcz.
It is raining now.
Notice how pada deszcz fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Pada deszcz, weź parasol.
It is raining, take an umbrella.
Pada deszcz literally says rain falls; Polish does not need a dummy subject equivalent to English it.
Mistakes English speakers make with pada deszcz
Incorrect: Deszcz padają.
Correct: Pada deszcz.
Deszcz is singular, so use pada rather than plural padają.
Incorrect: padają deszcz
Correct: pada deszcz
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in pada deszcz; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Pada deszcz literally says rain falls; Polish does not need a dummy subject equivalent to English it.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice it's raining
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Pada deszcz od rana.
It has been raining since morning.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Teraz pada deszcz.
It is raining now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "It's raining" in Polish
When should I say pada deszcz?
Pada deszcz literally says rain falls; Polish does not need a dummy subject equivalent to English it.
Is deszcz pada another way to say it's raining?
Deszcz pada is a useful related expression. The main form here is pada deszcz; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with pada deszcz?
Avoid Deszcz padają. In this context, use Pada deszcz. Deszcz is singular, so use pada rather than plural padają.
Can you show pada deszcz in a sentence?
Pada deszcz, weź parasol. — It is raining, take an umbrella.
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