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"Knife" in Polish: nóż
nóż
Knife in Polish is nóż. Nóż is masculine; useful forms are noża (genitive), nóż (direct object) and nożem (instrumental). Nóż means knife; the ó changes to o in noża and nożem, and final ż is devoiced in the dictionary form.
Identifying or describing knife
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How to pronounce nóż
Say it
noozh
/nuʂ/
In nóż, ó has the same vowel as u; rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions. The content words in nóż normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Knife" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nóż | knife Dictionary form for masculine nóż. | Dictionary form for masculine nóż. |
| noża | of knife Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| nożem | with knife Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use nóż in real life
- 1Identifying or describing knife
Nóż jest ostry.
The knife is sharp.
This sentence uses nóż to describe knife in context.
- 2Using knife in daily life
Podaj mi nóż do chleba.
Pass me the bread knife.
Notice the form used for nóż in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of knife
Kroję warzywa nożem.
I cut vegetables with a knife.
The construction shows how nóż fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with nóż
Incorrect: Nie ma nóż.
Correct: Nie ma noża.
After nie ma, nóż takes the genitive form noża.
Incorrect: z nóż
Correct: z nożem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z nożem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Nóż means knife; the ó changes to o in noża and nożem, and final ż is devoiced in the dictionary form.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe knife in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Nóż jest ostry.
The knife is sharp.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Podaj mi nóż do chleba.
Pass me the bread knife.
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 "Knife" in Polish
What grammatical form is nóż?
Nóż is masculine. No article is required with nóż; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does nóż change as a direct object?
The accusative form is nóż. For comparison, the genitive is noża; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use nóż after “with”?
Use z nożem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of nóż, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using nóż?
Nóż means knife; the ó changes to o in noża and nożem, and final ż is devoiced in the dictionary form.
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