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"Lion" in Polish: lew
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Lion in Polish is lew. Lew is masculine animate; useful forms are lwa (genitive), lwa (direct object) and lwem (instrumental). Lew is a lion; the e disappears in lwa and lwem, while lwica names a lioness.
Identifying or describing lion
Lew jest za ogrodzeniem.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce lew
Say it
lev
/lɛf/
In lew, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in lew normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Lion" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lew | lion Dictionary form for masculine animate lew. | Dictionary form for masculine animate lew. |
| lwa | of lion Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| lwem | with lion Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use lew in real life
- 1Identifying or describing lion
Lew jest za ogrodzeniem.
The lion is behind the fence.
This sentence uses lew to describe lion in context.
- 2Using lion in daily life
Widzę lwa w zoo.
I see a lion at the zoo.
Notice the form used for lew in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of lion
Nie podchodź do lwa.
Do not approach the lion.
The construction shows how lew fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with lew
Incorrect: Nie ma lew.
Correct: Nie ma lwa.
After nie ma, lew takes the genitive form lwa.
Incorrect: z lew
Correct: z lwem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z lwem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Lew is a lion; the e disappears in lwa and lwem, while lwica names a lioness.
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Describe lion in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Lew jest za ogrodzeniem.
The lion is behind the fence.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę lwa w zoo.
I see a lion at the zoo.
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 "Lion" in Polish
What grammatical form is lew?
Lew is masculine animate. No article is required with lew; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does lew change as a direct object?
The accusative form is lwa. For comparison, the genitive is lwa; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use lew after “with”?
Use z lwem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of lew, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using lew?
Lew is a lion; the e disappears in lwa and lwem, while lwica names a lioness.
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