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"One thousand" in Polish: tysiąc
tysiąc
One thousand in Polish is tysiąc, the number 1000. Its genitive form is tysiąca. Tysiąc is a noun-like numeral taking genitive plural for the counted item; the genitive singular is tysiąca.
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How to pronounce tysiąc
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tihsionts
/ˈtɨɕɔnts/
In tysiąc, ś/si has a soft sh-like sound; nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in tysiąc normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"One thousand" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| tysiąc | 1000 Counting or dictionary form. | Counting or dictionary form. |
| tysiąca | 1000 in a genitive construction Changes with the grammar of the sentence. | Changes with the grammar of the sentence. |
| Mam tysiąc złotych. | I have one thousand zlotys. A complete quantity in a sentence. | A complete quantity in a sentence. |
How to use tysiąc in real life
- 1A useful quantity
Mam tysiąc złotych.
I have one thousand zlotys.
Tysiąc is a noun-like numeral taking genitive plural for the counted item; the genitive singular is tysiąca.
- 2Time or another everyday count
Biblioteka ma tysiąc książek.
The library has one thousand books.
This sentence keeps tysiąc in the counting form and shows the noun used with it.
- 3A genitive construction
Nie mam tysiąca biletów.
I do not have one thousand tickets.
Tysiąca is the genitive form corresponding to tysiąc.
Mistakes English speakers make with tysiąc
Incorrect: Mam tysiąc złote.
Correct: Mam tysiąc złotych.
The noun after tysiąc must use the case and number shown in Mam tysiąc złotych.
Incorrect: Nie mam tysiąc biletów.
Correct: Nie mam tysiąca biletów.
This negative construction requires genitive tysiąca, rather than counting form tysiąc.
Good to know
Tysiąc is a noun-like numeral taking genitive plural for the counted item; the genitive singular is tysiąca.
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Practice a quantity of 1000
Partner
Jak użyjesz tej liczby w zdaniu?
How will you use this number in a sentence?
You
Mam tysiąc złotych.
I have one thousand zlotys.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Biblioteka ma tysiąc książek.
The library has one thousand books.
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FAQ
Common questions about "One thousand" in Polish
What number does tysiąc express?
Tysiąc is 1000. For example: Mam tysiąc złotych. — I have one thousand zlotys.
What noun form follows tysiąc?
Tysiąc is a noun-like numeral taking genitive plural for the counted item; the genitive singular is tysiąca.
Does tysiąc change in genitive constructions?
Yes. The form shown here is tysiąca: Nie mam tysiąca biletów. — I do not have one thousand tickets.
Can you give another example with tysiąc?
Biblioteka ma tysiąc książek. — The library has one thousand books.
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