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"Leg" in Polish: noga
noga
Leg in Polish is noga. Noga is feminine; useful forms are nogi (genitive), nogę (direct object) and nogą (instrumental). Noga is a leg; stopa specifically names the foot.
Identifying or describing leg
Noga jest opuchnięta.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce noga
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noga
/nɔɡa/
In noga, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in noga normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Leg" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| noga | leg Dictionary form for feminine noga. | Dictionary form for feminine noga. |
| nogi | of leg Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| nogą | with leg Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| nogę | leg as a direct object Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. | Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. |
How to use noga in real life
- 1Identifying or describing leg
Noga jest opuchnięta.
The leg is swollen.
This sentence uses noga to describe leg in context.
- 2Using leg in daily life
Zginam nogę ostrożnie.
I bend my leg carefully.
Notice the form used for noga in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of leg
Nie obciążam chorej nogi.
I do not put weight on the injured leg.
The construction shows how noga fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with noga
Incorrect: Nie ma noga.
Correct: Nie ma nogi.
After nie ma, noga takes the genitive form nogi.
Incorrect: z noga
Correct: z nogą
When z means with, use the instrumental: z nogą. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Noga is a leg; stopa specifically names the foot.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe leg in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Noga jest opuchnięta.
The leg is swollen.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Zginam nogę ostrożnie.
I bend my leg carefully.
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 "Leg" in Polish
What grammatical form is noga?
Noga is feminine. No article is required with noga; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does noga change as a direct object?
The accusative form is nogę. For comparison, the genitive is nogi; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use noga after “with”?
Use z nogą. Here z introduces the instrumental form of noga, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using noga?
Noga is a leg; stopa specifically names the foot.
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