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"Money" in Polish: pieniądze
pieniądze
Money in Polish is pieniądze. Pieniądze is plural; useful forms are pieniędzy (genitive), pieniądze (direct object) and pieniędzmi (instrumental). Pieniądze is plural for money; pieniądz refers to money as a concept or a monetary unit.
Identifying or describing money
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How to pronounce pieniądze
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pieniondze
/pjɛɲɔndzɛ/
In pieniądze, ń/ni is a palatal n; nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant. The content words in pieniądze normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Money" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pieniądze | money Dictionary form for plural pieniądze. | Dictionary form for plural pieniądze. |
| pieniędzy | of money Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| pieniędzmi | with money Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use pieniądze in real life
- 1Identifying or describing money
Pieniądze są na koncie.
The money is in the account.
This sentence uses pieniądze to describe money in context.
- 2Using money in daily life
Wypłacam pieniądze z bankomatu.
I withdraw money from the cash machine.
Notice the form used for pieniądze in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of money
Nie mam przy sobie pieniędzy.
I have no money with me.
The construction shows how pieniądze fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with pieniądze
Incorrect: Nie ma pieniądze.
Correct: Nie ma pieniędzy.
After nie ma, pieniądze takes the genitive form pieniędzy.
Incorrect: z pieniądze
Correct: z pieniędzmi
When z means with, use the instrumental: z pieniędzmi. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Pieniądze is plural for money; pieniądz refers to money as a concept or a monetary unit.
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Describe money in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Pieniądze są na koncie.
The money is in the account.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Wypłacam pieniądze z bankomatu.
I withdraw money from the cash machine.
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 "Money" in Polish
What grammatical form is pieniądze?
Pieniądze is plural. No article is required with pieniądze; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does pieniądze change as a direct object?
The accusative form is pieniądze. For comparison, the genitive is pieniędzy; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use pieniądze after “with”?
Use z pieniędzmi. Here z introduces the instrumental form of pieniądze, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using pieniądze?
Pieniądze is plural for money; pieniądz refers to money as a concept or a monetary unit.
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