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"Medicine" in Polish: lek
lek
Medicine in Polish is lek. Lek is masculine; useful forms are leku (genitive), lek (direct object) and lekiem (instrumental). Lek is a medicine or drug; medycyna names the discipline of medicine.
Identifying or describing medicine
Lek jest na receptę.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce lek
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lek
/lɛk/
In lek, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in lek normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Medicine" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lek | medicine Dictionary form for masculine lek. | Dictionary form for masculine lek. |
| leku | of medicine Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| lekiem | with medicine Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use lek in real life
- 1Identifying or describing medicine
Lek jest na receptę.
The medicine requires a prescription.
This sentence uses lek to describe medicine in context.
- 2Using medicine in daily life
Biorę lek zgodnie z zaleceniem.
I take the medicine as instructed.
Notice the form used for lek in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of medicine
Nie znam nazwy leku.
I do not know the medicine's name.
The construction shows how lek fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with lek
Incorrect: Nie ma lek.
Correct: Nie ma leku.
After nie ma, lek takes the genitive form leku.
Incorrect: z lek
Correct: z lekiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z lekiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Lek is a medicine or drug; medycyna names the discipline of medicine.
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Describe medicine in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Lek jest na receptę.
The medicine requires a prescription.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Biorę lek zgodnie z zaleceniem.
I take the medicine as instructed.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Medicine" in Polish
What grammatical form is lek?
Lek is masculine. No article is required with lek; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does lek change as a direct object?
The accusative form is lek. For comparison, the genitive is leku; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use lek after “with”?
Use z lekiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of lek, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using lek?
Lek is a medicine or drug; medycyna names the discipline of medicine.
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