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"Milk" in Polish: mleko
mleko
Milk in Polish is mleko. Mleko is neuter; useful forms are mleka (genitive), mleko (direct object) and mlekiem (instrumental). Mleko means milk; mleko bez laktozy specifies lactose-free milk without changing the noun's gender.
Identifying or describing milk
Mleko jest w lodówce.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mleko
Say it
mleko
/mlɛkɔ/
In mleko, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in mleko normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Milk" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mleko | milk Dictionary form for neuter mleko. | Dictionary form for neuter mleko. |
| mleka | of milk Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| mlekiem | with milk Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use mleko in real life
- 1Identifying or describing milk
Mleko jest w lodówce.
The milk is in the refrigerator.
This sentence uses mleko to describe milk in context.
- 2Using milk in daily life
Dodaję mleko do kawy.
I add milk to coffee.
Notice the form used for mleko in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of milk
Poproszę kawę z mlekiem.
Coffee with milk, please.
The construction shows how mleko fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with mleko
Incorrect: Nie ma mleko.
Correct: Nie ma mleka.
After nie ma, mleko takes the genitive form mleka.
Incorrect: z mleko
Correct: z mlekiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z mlekiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Mleko means milk; mleko bez laktozy specifies lactose-free milk without changing the noun's gender.
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Describe milk in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Mleko jest w lodówce.
The milk is in the refrigerator.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Dodaję mleko do kawy.
I add milk to coffee.
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 "Milk" in Polish
What grammatical form is mleko?
Mleko is neuter. No article is required with mleko; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does mleko change as a direct object?
The accusative form is mleko. For comparison, the genitive is mleka; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use mleko after “with”?
Use z mlekiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of mleko, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using mleko?
Mleko means milk; mleko bez laktozy specifies lactose-free milk without changing the noun's gender.
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