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"Mirror" in Polish: lustro
lustro
Mirror in Polish is lustro. Lustro is neuter; useful forms are lustra (genitive), lustro (direct object) and lustrem (instrumental). Lustro is a mirror; w lustrze is in the mirror, with the locative form lustrze.
Identifying or describing mirror
Lustro jest nad umywalką.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce lustro
Say it
loostro
/lustrɔ/
In lustro, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in lustro normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Mirror" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lustro | mirror Dictionary form for neuter lustro. | Dictionary form for neuter lustro. |
| lustra | of mirror Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| lustrem | with mirror Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use lustro in real life
- 1Identifying or describing mirror
Lustro jest nad umywalką.
The mirror is above the sink.
This sentence uses lustro to describe mirror in context.
- 2Using mirror in daily life
Myję lustro miękką ściereczką.
I clean the mirror with a soft cloth.
Notice the form used for lustro in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of mirror
Stoję przed lustrem.
I stand in front of the mirror.
The construction shows how lustro fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with lustro
Incorrect: Nie ma lustro.
Correct: Nie ma lustra.
After nie ma, lustro takes the genitive form lustra.
Incorrect: z lustro
Correct: z lustrem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z lustrem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Lustro is a mirror; w lustrze is in the mirror, with the locative form lustrze.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe mirror in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Lustro jest nad umywalką.
The mirror is above the sink.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Myję lustro miękką ściereczką.
I clean the mirror with a soft cloth.
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 "Mirror" in Polish
What grammatical form is lustro?
Lustro is neuter. No article is required with lustro; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does lustro change as a direct object?
The accusative form is lustro. For comparison, the genitive is lustra; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use lustro after “with”?
Use z lustrem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of lustro, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using lustro?
Lustro is a mirror; w lustrze is in the mirror, with the locative form lustrze.
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