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"Pig" in Polish: świnia
świnia
Pig in Polish is świnia. Świnia is feminine; useful forms are świni (genitive), świnię (direct object) and świnią (instrumental). Świnia is a pig; wieprzowina means pork. Applied to a person, świnia can be an insult.
Identifying or describing pig
Świnia jest w zagrodzie.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce świnia
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shvinia
/ɕviɲa/
In świnia, ś/si has a soft sh-like sound; ń/ni is a palatal n. The content words in świnia normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Pig" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| świnia | pig Dictionary form for feminine świnia. | Dictionary form for feminine świnia. |
| świni | of pig Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| świnią | with pig Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| świnię | pig as a direct object Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. | Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. |
How to use świnia in real life
- 1Identifying or describing pig
Świnia jest w zagrodzie.
The pig is in the enclosure.
This sentence uses świnia to describe pig in context.
- 2Using pig in daily life
Widzę świnię na farmie.
I see a pig on the farm.
Notice the form used for świnia in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of pig
Nie znam rasy tej świni.
I do not know this pig's breed.
The construction shows how świnia fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with świnia
Incorrect: Nie ma świnia.
Correct: Nie ma świni.
After nie ma, świnia takes the genitive form świni.
Incorrect: z świnia
Correct: z świnią
When z means with, use the instrumental: z świnią. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Świnia is a pig; wieprzowina means pork. Applied to a person, świnia can be an insult.
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Describe pig in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
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You
Świnia jest w zagrodzie.
The pig is in the enclosure.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
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You
Widzę świnię na farmie.
I see a pig on the farm.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pig" in Polish
What grammatical form is świnia?
Świnia is feminine. No article is required with świnia; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does świnia change as a direct object?
The accusative form is świnię. For comparison, the genitive is świni; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use świnia after “with”?
Use z świnią. Here z introduces the instrumental form of świnia, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using świnia?
Świnia is a pig; wieprzowina means pork. Applied to a person, świnia can be an insult.
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