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"Mouse" in Polish: mysz
mysz
Mouse in Polish is mysz. Mysz is feminine; useful forms are myszy (genitive), mysz (direct object) and myszą (instrumental). Mysz is feminine despite its consonant ending; it also names a computer mouse.
Identifying or describing mouse
Mysz jest pod szafą.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce mysz
Say it
mihsh
/mɨʂ/
In mysz, sz is a hard sh-like sound; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in mysz normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Mouse" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mysz | mouse Dictionary form for feminine mysz. | Dictionary form for feminine mysz. |
| myszy | of mouse Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| myszą | with mouse Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use mysz in real life
- 1Identifying or describing mouse
Mysz jest pod szafą.
The mouse is under the wardrobe.
This sentence uses mysz to describe mouse in context.
- 2Using mouse in daily life
Widzę mysz w ogrodzie.
I see a mouse in the garden.
Notice the form used for mysz in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of mouse
Nie boję się myszy.
I am not afraid of mice.
The construction shows how mysz fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with mysz
Incorrect: Nie ma mysz.
Correct: Nie ma myszy.
After nie ma, mysz takes the genitive form myszy.
Incorrect: z mysz
Correct: z myszą
When z means with, use the instrumental: z myszą. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Mysz is feminine despite its consonant ending; it also names a computer mouse.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe mouse in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Mysz jest pod szafą.
The mouse is under the wardrobe.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę mysz w ogrodzie.
I see a mouse in the garden.
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 "Mouse" in Polish
What grammatical form is mysz?
Mysz is feminine. No article is required with mysz; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does mysz change as a direct object?
The accusative form is mysz. For comparison, the genitive is myszy; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use mysz after “with”?
Use z myszą. Here z introduces the instrumental form of mysz, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using mysz?
Mysz is feminine despite its consonant ending; it also names a computer mouse.
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