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"New" in Polish: nowy
nowy
New in Polish is nowy. Use nowy for a masculine singular noun, nowa for feminine and nowe for neuter. Nowy means new, including newly acquired things; nowoczesny specifically means modern.
Masculine subject
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How to pronounce nowy
Say it
novih
/nɔvɨ/
In nowy, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in nowy normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"New" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nowy | new Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| nowa | new Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| nowe | new Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use nowy in real life
- 1Masculine subject
Telefon jest nowy.
The phone is new.
Nowy agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Kurtka jest nowa.
The jacket is new.
Use nowa with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
Mieszkanie jest nowe.
The apartment is new.
The ending in nowe agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with nowy
Incorrect: Kurtka jest nowy.
Correct: Kurtka jest nowa.
The feminine subject needs nowa, rather than masculine nowy.
Incorrect: Mieszkanie jest nowy.
Correct: Mieszkanie jest nowe.
The neuter subject needs nowe, rather than masculine nowy.
Good to know
Nowy means new, including newly acquired things; nowoczesny specifically means modern.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe new in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
Telefon jest nowy.
The phone is new.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Kurtka jest nowa.
The jacket is new.
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 "New" in Polish
When do I use nowy?
Nowy means new, including newly acquired things; nowoczesny specifically means modern.
What is the feminine form of nowy?
Use nowa. For example: Kurtka jest nowa. — The jacket is new.
What is the neuter form of nowy?
Use nowe. For example: Mieszkanie jest nowe. — The apartment is new.
Can I use nowy unchanged with every noun?
No. nowy, nowa and nowe show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of nowy may require further changes.
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