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"Passport" in Polish: paszport
paszport
Passport in Polish is paszport. Paszport is masculine; useful forms are paszportu (genitive), paszport (direct object) and paszportem (instrumental). Paszport is a passport; dowód osobisty is a national identity card, which is a different document.
Identifying or describing passport
Paszport jest w torbie.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce paszport
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pashport
/paʂpɔrt/
In paszport, sz is a hard sh-like sound. The content words in paszport normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Passport" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| paszport | passport Dictionary form for masculine paszport. | Dictionary form for masculine paszport. |
| paszportu | of passport Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| paszportem | with passport Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use paszport in real life
- 1Identifying or describing passport
Paszport jest w torbie.
The passport is in the bag.
This sentence uses paszport to describe passport in context.
- 2Using passport in daily life
Pokazuję paszport przy odprawie.
I show my passport at check-in.
Notice the form used for paszport in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of passport
Nie mogę znaleźć paszportu.
I cannot find my passport.
The construction shows how paszport fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with paszport
Incorrect: Nie ma paszport.
Correct: Nie ma paszportu.
After nie ma, paszport takes the genitive form paszportu.
Incorrect: z paszport
Correct: z paszportem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z paszportem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Paszport is a passport; dowód osobisty is a national identity card, which is a different document.
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Describe passport in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Paszport jest w torbie.
The passport is in the bag.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Pokazuję paszport przy odprawie.
I show my passport at check-in.
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 "Passport" in Polish
What grammatical form is paszport?
Paszport is masculine. No article is required with paszport; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does paszport change as a direct object?
The accusative form is paszport. For comparison, the genitive is paszportu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use paszport after “with”?
Use z paszportem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of paszport, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using paszport?
Paszport is a passport; dowód osobisty is a national identity card, which is a different document.
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