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"Nose" in Polish: nos
nos
Nose in Polish is nos. Nos is masculine; useful forms are nosa (genitive), nos (direct object) and nosem (instrumental). Nos is a nose; przez nos and nosem both occur when describing breathing through the nose.
Identifying or describing nose
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How to pronounce nos
Say it
nos
/nɔs/
In nos, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in nos normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Nose" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nos | nose Dictionary form for masculine nos. | Dictionary form for masculine nos. |
| nosa | of nose Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| nosem | with nose Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use nos in real life
- 1Identifying or describing nose
Nos jest zatkany.
The nose is blocked.
This sentence uses nos to describe nose in context.
- 2Using nose in daily life
Wycieram nos chusteczką.
I wipe my nose with a tissue.
Notice the form used for nos in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of nose
Oddycham nosem.
I breathe through my nose.
The construction shows how nos fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with nos
Incorrect: Nie ma nos.
Correct: Nie ma nosa.
After nie ma, nos takes the genitive form nosa.
Incorrect: z nos
Correct: z nosem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z nosem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Nos is a nose; przez nos and nosem both occur when describing breathing through the nose.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe nose in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Nos jest zatkany.
The nose is blocked.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Wycieram nos chusteczką.
I wipe my nose with a tissue.
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 "Nose" in Polish
What grammatical form is nos?
Nos is masculine. No article is required with nos; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does nos change as a direct object?
The accusative form is nos. For comparison, the genitive is nosa; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use nos after “with”?
Use z nosem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of nos, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using nos?
Nos is a nose; przez nos and nosem both occur when describing breathing through the nose.
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