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"Key" in Polish: klucz
klucz
Key in Polish is klucz. Klucz is masculine; useful forms are klucza (genitive), klucz (direct object) and kluczem (instrumental). Klucz can name a door key or a tool such as a wrench; klucz do drzwi identifies the door key.
Identifying or describing key
Klucz jest w kieszeni.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce klucz
Say it
klookh
/klutʂ/
In klucz, cz is a hard ch-like sound. The content words in klucz normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Key" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| klucz | key Dictionary form for masculine klucz. | Dictionary form for masculine klucz. |
| klucza | of key Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| kluczem | with key Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use klucz in real life
- 1Identifying or describing key
Klucz jest w kieszeni.
The key is in the pocket.
This sentence uses klucz to describe key in context.
- 2Using key in daily life
Biorę klucz do mieszkania.
I take the apartment key.
Notice the form used for klucz in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of key
Otwieram drzwi kluczem.
I open the door with the key.
The construction shows how klucz fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with klucz
Incorrect: Nie ma klucz.
Correct: Nie ma klucza.
After nie ma, klucz takes the genitive form klucza.
Incorrect: z klucz
Correct: z kluczem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z kluczem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Klucz can name a door key or a tool such as a wrench; klucz do drzwi identifies the door key.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe key in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Klucz jest w kieszeni.
The key is in the pocket.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Biorę klucz do mieszkania.
I take the apartment key.
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 "Key" in Polish
What grammatical form is klucz?
Klucz is masculine. No article is required with klucz; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does klucz change as a direct object?
The accusative form is klucz. For comparison, the genitive is klucza; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use klucz after “with”?
Use z kluczem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of klucz, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using klucz?
Klucz can name a door key or a tool such as a wrench; klucz do drzwi identifies the door key.
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