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"Owl" in Polish: sowa
sowa
Owl in Polish is sowa. Sowa is feminine; useful forms are sowy (genitive), sowę (direct object) and sową (instrumental). Sowa is an owl; sowy is the plural or genitive singular depending on the sentence.
Identifying or describing owl
Sowa jest na gałęzi.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce sowa
Say it
sova
/sɔva/
In sowa, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in sowa normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Owl" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sowa | owl Dictionary form for feminine sowa. | Dictionary form for feminine sowa. |
| sowy | of owl Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| sową | with owl Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| sowę | owl as a direct object Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. | Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. |
How to use sowa in real life
- 1Identifying or describing owl
Sowa jest na gałęzi.
The owl is on the branch.
This sentence uses sowa to describe owl in context.
- 2Using owl in daily life
Słyszę sowę w nocy.
I hear an owl at night.
Notice the form used for sowa in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of owl
Nie widzę tej sowy.
I cannot see that owl.
The construction shows how sowa fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with sowa
Incorrect: Nie ma sowa.
Correct: Nie ma sowy.
After nie ma, sowa takes the genitive form sowy.
Incorrect: z sowa
Correct: z sową
When z means with, use the instrumental: z sową. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Sowa is an owl; sowy is the plural or genitive singular depending on the sentence.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe owl in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Sowa jest na gałęzi.
The owl is on the branch.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Słyszę sowę w nocy.
I hear an owl at night.
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 "Owl" in Polish
What grammatical form is sowa?
Sowa is feminine. No article is required with sowa; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does sowa change as a direct object?
The accusative form is sowę. For comparison, the genitive is sowy; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use sowa after “with”?
Use z sową. Here z introduces the instrumental form of sowa, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using sowa?
Sowa is an owl; sowy is the plural or genitive singular depending on the sentence.
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