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"Mouth" in Polish: usta
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Mouth in Polish is usta. Usta is plural; useful forms are ust (genitive), usta (direct object) and ustami (instrumental). Usta is a plural-only word for mouth; buzia is an informal or affectionate alternative.
Identifying or describing mouth
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How to pronounce usta
Say it
oosta
/usta/
In usta, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in usta normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Mouth" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| usta | mouth Dictionary form for plural usta. | Dictionary form for plural usta. |
| ust | of mouth Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| ustami | with mouth Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use usta in real life
- 1Identifying or describing mouth
Usta są suche.
The mouth is dry.
This sentence uses usta to describe mouth in context.
- 2Using mouth in daily life
Otwieram usta u dentysty.
I open my mouth at the dentist's.
Notice the form used for usta in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of mouth
Oddycham ustami.
I breathe through my mouth.
The construction shows how usta fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with usta
Incorrect: Nie ma usta.
Correct: Nie ma ust.
After nie ma, usta takes the genitive form ust.
Incorrect: z usta
Correct: z ustami
When z means with, use the instrumental: z ustami. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Usta is a plural-only word for mouth; buzia is an informal or affectionate alternative.
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Describe mouth in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Usta są suche.
The mouth is dry.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Otwieram usta u dentysty.
I open my mouth at the dentist's.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mouth" in Polish
What grammatical form is usta?
Usta is plural. No article is required with usta; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does usta change as a direct object?
The accusative form is usta. For comparison, the genitive is ust; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use usta after “with”?
Use z ustami. Here z introduces the instrumental form of usta, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using usta?
Usta is a plural-only word for mouth; buzia is an informal or affectionate alternative.
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