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"Neighbor" in Polish: sąsiad / sąsiadka
sąsiad / sąsiadka
Neighbor in Polish is sąsiad / sąsiadka. Sąsiad is masculine personal; useful forms are sąsiada (genitive), sąsiada (direct object) and sąsiadem (instrumental). Sąsiad is a male neighbor; sąsiadka is the feminine form.
Identifying or describing neighbor
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How to pronounce sąsiad / sąsiadka
Say it
sonsiad
/sɔ̃ɕat/
In sąsiad, ś/si has a soft sh-like sound; nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant. The content words in sąsiad normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Neighbor" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sąsiad | neighbor Dictionary form for masculine personal sąsiad. | Dictionary form for masculine personal sąsiad. |
| sąsiada | of neighbor Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| sąsiadem | with neighbor Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use sąsiad / sąsiadka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing neighbor
Sąsiad jest w ogrodzie.
The neighbor is in the garden.
This sentence uses sąsiad to describe neighbor in context.
- 2Using neighbor in daily life
Spotykam sąsiada na schodach.
I meet the neighbor on the stairs.
Notice the form used for sąsiad in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of neighbor
Rozmawiam z sąsiadem o pogodzie.
I talk with my neighbor about the weather.
The construction shows how sąsiad fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with sąsiad / sąsiadka
Incorrect: Nie ma sąsiad.
Correct: Nie ma sąsiada.
After nie ma, sąsiad takes the genitive form sąsiada.
Incorrect: z sąsiad
Correct: z sąsiadem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z sąsiadem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Sąsiad is a male neighbor; sąsiadka is the feminine form.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe neighbor in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Sąsiad jest w ogrodzie.
The neighbor is in the garden.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Spotykam sąsiada na schodach.
I meet the neighbor on the stairs.
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 "Neighbor" in Polish
What grammatical form is sąsiad?
Sąsiad is masculine personal. No article is required with sąsiad; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does sąsiad change as a direct object?
The accusative form is sąsiada. For comparison, the genitive is sąsiada; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use sąsiad after “with”?
Use z sąsiadem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of sąsiad, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using sąsiad?
Sąsiad is a male neighbor; sąsiadka is the feminine form.
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