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"Pants (trousers)" in Polish: spodnie
spodnie
Pants (trousers) in Polish is spodnie. Spodnie is plural; useful forms are spodni (genitive), spodnie (direct object) and spodniami (instrumental). Spodnie is a plural-only noun for trousers; one pair still takes a plural verb.
Identifying or describing pants (trousers)
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How to pronounce spodnie
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spodnie
/spɔdɲɛ/
In spodnie, ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in spodnie normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Pants (trousers)" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| spodnie | pants (trousers) Dictionary form for plural spodnie. | Dictionary form for plural spodnie. |
| spodni | of pants (trousers) Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| spodniami | with pants (trousers) Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use spodnie in real life
- 1Identifying or describing pants (trousers)
Spodnie są za długie.
The trousers are too long.
This sentence uses spodnie to describe pants (trousers) in context.
- 2Using pants (trousers) in daily life
Przymierzam spodnie w sklepie.
I am trying on trousers in the shop.
Notice the form used for spodnie in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of pants (trousers)
Nie mam krótkich spodni.
I do not have shorts.
The construction shows how spodnie fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with spodnie
Incorrect: Nie ma spodnie.
Correct: Nie ma spodni.
After nie ma, spodnie takes the genitive form spodni.
Incorrect: z spodnie
Correct: z spodniami
When z means with, use the instrumental: z spodniami. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Spodnie is a plural-only noun for trousers; one pair still takes a plural verb.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe pants (trousers) in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Spodnie są za długie.
The trousers are too long.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Przymierzam spodnie w sklepie.
I am trying on trousers in the shop.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pants (trousers)" in Polish
What grammatical form is spodnie?
Spodnie is plural. No article is required with spodnie; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does spodnie change as a direct object?
The accusative form is spodnie. For comparison, the genitive is spodni; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use spodnie after “with”?
Use z spodniami. Here z introduces the instrumental form of spodnie, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using spodnie?
Spodnie is a plural-only noun for trousers; one pair still takes a plural verb.
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