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"Jacket" in Polish: kurtka
kurtka
Jacket in Polish is kurtka. Kurtka is feminine; useful forms are kurtki (genitive), kurtkę (direct object) and kurtką (instrumental). Kurtka is an outer jacket; marynarka is a suit jacket or blazer.
Identifying or describing jacket
Kurtka jest nieprzemakalna.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce kurtka
Say it
koortka
/kurtka/
In kurtka, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in kurtka normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Jacket" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kurtka | jacket Dictionary form for feminine kurtka. | Dictionary form for feminine kurtka. |
| kurtki | of jacket Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| kurtką | with jacket Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| kurtkę | jacket as a direct object Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. | Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. |
How to use kurtka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing jacket
Kurtka jest nieprzemakalna.
The jacket is waterproof.
This sentence uses kurtka to describe jacket in context.
- 2Using jacket in daily life
Zakładam kurtkę przed spacerem.
I put on my jacket before the walk.
Notice the form used for kurtka in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of jacket
Nie potrzebuję grubej kurtki.
I do not need a thick jacket.
The construction shows how kurtka fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with kurtka
Incorrect: Nie ma kurtka.
Correct: Nie ma kurtki.
After nie ma, kurtka takes the genitive form kurtki.
Incorrect: z kurtka
Correct: z kurtką
When z means with, use the instrumental: z kurtką. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Kurtka is an outer jacket; marynarka is a suit jacket or blazer.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe jacket in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Kurtka jest nieprzemakalna.
The jacket is waterproof.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Zakładam kurtkę przed spacerem.
I put on my jacket before the walk.
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 "Jacket" in Polish
What grammatical form is kurtka?
Kurtka is feminine. No article is required with kurtka; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does kurtka change as a direct object?
The accusative form is kurtkę. For comparison, the genitive is kurtki; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use kurtka after “with”?
Use z kurtką. Here z introduces the instrumental form of kurtka, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using kurtka?
Kurtka is an outer jacket; marynarka is a suit jacket or blazer.
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