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"People" in Polish: ludzie
ludzie
People in Polish is ludzie. Ludzie is masculine-personal plural; useful forms are ludzi (genitive), ludzi (direct object) and ludźmi (instrumental). Ludzie is the irregular plural corresponding to człowiek; it takes personal plural agreement.
Identifying or describing people
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How to pronounce ludzie
Say it
looihie
/ludʑɛ/
In ludzie, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in ludzie normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"People" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ludzie | people Dictionary form for masculine-personal plural ludzie. | Dictionary form for masculine-personal plural ludzie. |
| ludzi | of people Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| ludźmi | with people Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use ludzie in real life
- 1Identifying or describing people
Ludzie są już na miejscu.
The people are already here.
This sentence uses ludzie to describe people in context.
- 2Using people in daily life
Widzę ludzi na placu.
I see people in the square.
Notice the form used for ludzie in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of people
Rozmawiam z ludźmi po spotkaniu.
I talk with people after the meeting.
The construction shows how ludzie fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with ludzie
Incorrect: Nie ma ludzie.
Correct: Nie ma ludzi.
After nie ma, ludzie takes the genitive form ludzi.
Incorrect: z ludzie
Correct: z ludźmi
When z means with, use the instrumental: z ludźmi. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Ludzie is the irregular plural corresponding to człowiek; it takes personal plural agreement.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe people in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Ludzie są już na miejscu.
The people are already here.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę ludzi na placu.
I see people in the square.
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 "People" in Polish
What grammatical form is ludzie?
Ludzie is masculine-personal plural. No article is required with ludzie; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does ludzie change as a direct object?
The accusative form is ludzi. For comparison, the genitive is ludzi; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use ludzie after “with”?
Use z ludźmi. Here z introduces the instrumental form of ludzie, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using ludzie?
Ludzie is the irregular plural corresponding to człowiek; it takes personal plural agreement.
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