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"Lake" in Polish: jezioro
jezioro
Lake in Polish is jezioro. Jezioro is neuter; useful forms are jeziora (genitive), jezioro (direct object) and jeziorem (instrumental). Jezioro is a lake; nad jeziorem means by the lake and do jeziora indicates movement into it.
Identifying or describing lake
Jezioro jest głębokie.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce jezioro
Say it
ihezioro
/jɛʑɔrɔ/
In jezioro, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in jezioro normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Lake" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| jezioro | lake Dictionary form for neuter jezioro. | Dictionary form for neuter jezioro. |
| jeziora | of lake Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| jeziorem | with lake Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use jezioro in real life
- 1Identifying or describing lake
Jezioro jest głębokie.
The lake is deep.
This sentence uses jezioro to describe lake in context.
- 2Using lake in daily life
Widzę jezioro z góry.
I see the lake from the mountain.
Notice the form used for jezioro in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of lake
Odpoczywamy nad jeziorem.
We rest by the lake.
The construction shows how jezioro fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with jezioro
Incorrect: Nie ma jezioro.
Correct: Nie ma jeziora.
After nie ma, jezioro takes the genitive form jeziora.
Incorrect: z jezioro
Correct: z jeziorem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z jeziorem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Jezioro is a lake; nad jeziorem means by the lake and do jeziora indicates movement into it.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe lake in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Jezioro jest głębokie.
The lake is deep.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę jezioro z góry.
I see the lake from the mountain.
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 "Lake" in Polish
What grammatical form is jezioro?
Jezioro is neuter. No article is required with jezioro; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does jezioro change as a direct object?
The accusative form is jezioro. For comparison, the genitive is jeziora; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use jezioro after “with”?
Use z jeziorem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of jezioro, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using jezioro?
Jezioro is a lake; nad jeziorem means by the lake and do jeziora indicates movement into it.
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