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"Paper" in Polish: papier
papier
Paper in Polish is papier. Papier is masculine; useful forms are papieru (genitive), papier (direct object) and papierem (instrumental). Papier names paper as material; kartka is a single sheet of paper.
Identifying or describing paper
Papier jest w drukarce.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce papier
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papier
/papjɛr/
In papier, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in papier normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Paper" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| papier | paper Dictionary form for masculine papier. | Dictionary form for masculine papier. |
| papieru | of paper Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| papierem | with paper Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use papier in real life
- 1Identifying or describing paper
Papier jest w drukarce.
The paper is in the printer.
This sentence uses papier to describe paper in context.
- 2Using paper in daily life
Kupuję papier do drukarki.
I buy printer paper.
Notice the form used for papier in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of paper
Nie ma już papieru.
There is no paper left.
The construction shows how papier fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with papier
Incorrect: Nie ma papier.
Correct: Nie ma papieru.
After nie ma, papier takes the genitive form papieru.
Incorrect: z papier
Correct: z papierem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z papierem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Papier names paper as material; kartka is a single sheet of paper.
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Describe paper in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Papier jest w drukarce.
The paper is in the printer.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Kupuję papier do drukarki.
I buy printer paper.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Paper" in Polish
What grammatical form is papier?
Papier is masculine. No article is required with papier; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does papier change as a direct object?
The accusative form is papier. For comparison, the genitive is papieru; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use papier after “with”?
Use z papierem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of papier, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using papier?
Papier names paper as material; kartka is a single sheet of paper.
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