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"Pen" in Polish: długopis
długopis
Pen in Polish is długopis. Długopis is masculine; useful forms are długopisu (genitive), długopis (direct object) and długopisem (instrumental). Długopis is a ballpoint pen; pióro is a fountain pen or feather, depending on context.
Identifying or describing pen
Długopis jest niebieski.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce długopis
Say it
dvoogopis
/dwuɡɔpʲis/
In długopis, ł sounds like English w. The content words in długopis normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Pen" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| długopis | pen Dictionary form for masculine długopis. | Dictionary form for masculine długopis. |
| długopisu | of pen Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| długopisem | with pen Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use długopis in real life
- 1Identifying or describing pen
Długopis jest niebieski.
The pen is blue.
This sentence uses długopis to describe pen in context.
- 2Using pen in daily life
Pożyczam długopis od kolegi.
I borrow a pen from a colleague.
Notice the form used for długopis in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of pen
Piszę długopisem w zeszycie.
I write with a pen in the notebook.
The construction shows how długopis fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with długopis
Incorrect: Nie ma długopis.
Correct: Nie ma długopisu.
After nie ma, długopis takes the genitive form długopisu.
Incorrect: z długopis
Correct: z długopisem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z długopisem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Długopis is a ballpoint pen; pióro is a fountain pen or feather, depending on context.
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Describe pen in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Długopis jest niebieski.
The pen is blue.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Pożyczam długopis od kolegi.
I borrow a pen from a colleague.
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 "Pen" in Polish
What grammatical form is długopis?
Długopis is masculine. No article is required with długopis; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does długopis change as a direct object?
The accusative form is długopis. For comparison, the genitive is długopisu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use długopis after “with”?
Use z długopisem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of długopis, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using długopis?
Długopis is a ballpoint pen; pióro is a fountain pen or feather, depending on context.
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