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"Knee" in Polish: kolano
kolano
Knee in Polish is kolano. Kolano is neuter; useful forms are kolana (genitive), kolano (direct object) and kolanem (instrumental). Kolano is a knee; its plural is kolana, matching the singular genitive in spelling.
Identifying or describing knee
Kolano jest spuchnięte.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce kolano
Say it
kolano
/kɔlanɔ/
In kolano, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in kolano normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Knee" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kolano | knee Dictionary form for neuter kolano. | Dictionary form for neuter kolano. |
| kolana | of knee Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| kolanem | with knee Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use kolano in real life
- 1Identifying or describing knee
Kolano jest spuchnięte.
The knee is swollen.
This sentence uses kolano to describe knee in context.
- 2Using knee in daily life
Zginam kolano podczas ćwiczenia.
I bend my knee during the exercise.
Notice the form used for kolano in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of knee
Nie obciążam kolana.
I do not put weight on my knee.
The construction shows how kolano fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with kolano
Incorrect: Nie ma kolano.
Correct: Nie ma kolana.
After nie ma, kolano takes the genitive form kolana.
Incorrect: z kolano
Correct: z kolanem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z kolanem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Kolano is a knee; its plural is kolana, matching the singular genitive in spelling.
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Describe knee in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Kolano jest spuchnięte.
The knee is swollen.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Zginam kolano podczas ćwiczenia.
I bend my knee during the exercise.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Knee" in Polish
What grammatical form is kolano?
Kolano is neuter. No article is required with kolano; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does kolano change as a direct object?
The accusative form is kolano. For comparison, the genitive is kolana; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use kolano after “with”?
Use z kolanem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of kolano, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using kolano?
Kolano is a knee; its plural is kolana, matching the singular genitive in spelling.
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