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"Map" in Polish: mapa
mapa
Map in Polish is mapa. Mapa is feminine; useful forms are mapy (genitive), mapę (direct object) and mapą (instrumental). Mapa is a map; plan miasta is another useful expression for a city map.
Identifying or describing map
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How to pronounce mapa
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mapa
/mapa/
In mapa, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in mapa normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Map" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mapa | map Dictionary form for feminine mapa. | Dictionary form for feminine mapa. |
| mapy | of map Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| mapą | with map Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| mapę | map 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 mapa in real life
- 1Identifying or describing map
Mapa jest w telefonie.
The map is on the phone.
This sentence uses mapa to describe map in context.
- 2Using map in daily life
Sprawdzam mapę przed wyjazdem.
I check the map before departing.
Notice the form used for mapa in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of map
Nie mam papierowej mapy.
I do not have a paper map.
The construction shows how mapa fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with mapa
Incorrect: Nie ma mapa.
Correct: Nie ma mapy.
After nie ma, mapa takes the genitive form mapy.
Incorrect: z mapa
Correct: z mapą
When z means with, use the instrumental: z mapą. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Mapa is a map; plan miasta is another useful expression for a city map.
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Describe map in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Mapa jest w telefonie.
The map is on the phone.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Sprawdzam mapę przed wyjazdem.
I check the map before departing.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Map" in Polish
What grammatical form is mapa?
Mapa is feminine. No article is required with mapa; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does mapa change as a direct object?
The accusative form is mapę. For comparison, the genitive is mapy; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use mapa after “with”?
Use z mapą. Here z introduces the instrumental form of mapa, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using mapa?
Mapa is a map; plan miasta is another useful expression for a city map.
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