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"Lazy" in Polish: leniwy
leniwy
Lazy in Polish is leniwy. Use leniwy for a masculine singular noun, leniwa for feminine and leniwe for neuter. Leniwy describes laziness; zmęczony means tired and may explain inactivity without criticism.
Masculine subject
Kot jest leniwy.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce leniwy
Say it
lenivih
/lɛɲivɨ/
In leniwy, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in leniwy normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Lazy" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| leniwy | lazy Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| leniwa | lazy Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| leniwe | lazy Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use leniwy in real life
- 1Masculine subject
Kot jest leniwy.
The cat is lazy.
Leniwy agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Ona jest dziś leniwa.
She is lazy today.
Use leniwa with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
Dziecko jest leniwe rano.
The child is lazy in the morning.
The ending in leniwe agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with leniwy
Incorrect: Ona jest dziś leniwy.
Correct: Ona jest dziś leniwa.
The feminine subject needs leniwa, rather than masculine leniwy.
Incorrect: Dziecko jest leniwy rano.
Correct: Dziecko jest leniwe rano.
The neuter subject needs leniwe, rather than masculine leniwy.
Good to know
Leniwy describes laziness; zmęczony means tired and may explain inactivity without criticism.
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Describe lazy in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
Kot jest leniwy.
The cat is lazy.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Ona jest dziś leniwa.
She is lazy today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lazy" in Polish
When do I use leniwy?
Leniwy describes laziness; zmęczony means tired and may explain inactivity without criticism.
What is the feminine form of leniwy?
Use leniwa. For example: Ona jest dziś leniwa. — She is lazy today.
What is the neuter form of leniwy?
Use leniwe. For example: Dziecko jest leniwe rano. — The child is lazy in the morning.
Can I use leniwy unchanged with every noun?
No. leniwy, leniwa and leniwe show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of leniwy may require further changes.
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