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"Nail (fingernail)" in Polish: paznokieć
paznokieć
Nail (fingernail) in Polish is paznokieć. Paznokieć is masculine; useful forms are paznokcia (genitive), paznokieć (direct object) and paznokciem (instrumental). Paznokieć is a fingernail or toenail; gwóźdź is a metal nail.
Identifying or describing nail (fingernail)
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How to pronounce paznokieć
Say it
paznokietsh
/paznɔkjɛtɕ/
In paznokieć, ć/ci has a soft ch-like sound. The content words in paznokieć normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Nail (fingernail)" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| paznokieć | nail (fingernail) Dictionary form for masculine paznokieć. | Dictionary form for masculine paznokieć. |
| paznokcia | of nail (fingernail) Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| paznokciem | with nail (fingernail) Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use paznokieć in real life
- 1Identifying or describing nail (fingernail)
Paznokieć jest złamany.
The nail is broken.
This sentence uses paznokieć to describe nail (fingernail) in context.
- 2Using nail (fingernail) in daily life
Obcinam paznokieć ostrożnie.
I cut my nail carefully.
Notice the form used for paznokieć in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of nail (fingernail)
Nie znam przyczyny uszkodzenia paznokcia.
I do not know the cause of the nail damage.
The construction shows how paznokieć fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with paznokieć
Incorrect: Nie ma paznokieć.
Correct: Nie ma paznokcia.
After nie ma, paznokieć takes the genitive form paznokcia.
Incorrect: z paznokieć
Correct: z paznokciem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z paznokciem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Paznokieć is a fingernail or toenail; gwóźdź is a metal nail.
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Describe nail (fingernail) in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Paznokieć jest złamany.
The nail is broken.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Obcinam paznokieć ostrożnie.
I cut my nail carefully.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Nail (fingernail)" in Polish
What grammatical form is paznokieć?
Paznokieć is masculine. No article is required with paznokieć; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does paznokieć change as a direct object?
The accusative form is paznokieć. For comparison, the genitive is paznokcia; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use paznokieć after “with”?
Use z paznokciem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of paznokieć, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using paznokieć?
Paznokieć is a fingernail or toenail; gwóźdź is a metal nail.
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