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"Pill" in Polish: tabletka
tabletka
Pill in Polish is tabletka. Tabletka is feminine; useful forms are tabletki (genitive), tabletkę (direct object) and tabletką (instrumental). Tabletka is a pill or tablet; kapsułka names a capsule.
Identifying or describing pill
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How to pronounce tabletka
Say it
tabletka
/tablɛtka/
In tabletka, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in tabletka normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Pill" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| tabletka | pill Dictionary form for feminine tabletka. | Dictionary form for feminine tabletka. |
| tabletki | of pill Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| tabletką | with pill Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| tabletkę | pill 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 tabletka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing pill
Tabletka jest mała.
The pill is small.
This sentence uses tabletka to describe pill in context.
- 2Using pill in daily life
Biorę tabletkę zgodnie z instrukcją.
I take the pill according to the instructions.
Notice the form used for tabletka in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of pill
Nie znam nazwy tej tabletki.
I do not know this pill's name.
The construction shows how tabletka fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with tabletka
Incorrect: Nie ma tabletka.
Correct: Nie ma tabletki.
After nie ma, tabletka takes the genitive form tabletki.
Incorrect: z tabletka
Correct: z tabletką
When z means with, use the instrumental: z tabletką. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Tabletka is a pill or tablet; kapsułka names a capsule.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe pill in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Tabletka jest mała.
The pill is small.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Biorę tabletkę zgodnie z instrukcją.
I take the pill according to the instructions.
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 "Pill" in Polish
What grammatical form is tabletka?
Tabletka is feminine. No article is required with tabletka; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does tabletka change as a direct object?
The accusative form is tabletkę. For comparison, the genitive is tabletki; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use tabletka after “with”?
Use z tabletką. Here z introduces the instrumental form of tabletka, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using tabletka?
Tabletka is a pill or tablet; kapsułka names a capsule.
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