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"Pillow" in Polish: poduszka
poduszka
Pillow in Polish is poduszka. Poduszka is feminine; useful forms are poduszki (genitive), poduszkę (direct object) and poduszką (instrumental). Poduszka is a pillow or cushion; poszewka is the removable cover.
Identifying or describing pillow
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How to pronounce poduszka
Say it
podooshka
/pɔduʂka/
In poduszka, sz is a hard sh-like sound. The content words in poduszka normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Pillow" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| poduszka | pillow Dictionary form for feminine poduszka. | Dictionary form for feminine poduszka. |
| poduszki | of pillow Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| poduszką | with pillow Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| poduszkę | pillow 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 poduszka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing pillow
Poduszka jest za twarda.
The pillow is too hard.
This sentence uses poduszka to describe pillow in context.
- 2Using pillow in daily life
Poproszę dodatkową poduszkę.
An extra pillow, please.
Notice the form used for poduszka in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of pillow
Nie mogę spać bez poduszki.
I cannot sleep without a pillow.
The construction shows how poduszka fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with poduszka
Incorrect: Nie ma poduszka.
Correct: Nie ma poduszki.
After nie ma, poduszka takes the genitive form poduszki.
Incorrect: z poduszka
Correct: z poduszką
When z means with, use the instrumental: z poduszką. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Poduszka is a pillow or cushion; poszewka is the removable cover.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe pillow in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Poduszka jest za twarda.
The pillow is too hard.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Poproszę dodatkową poduszkę.
An extra pillow, please.
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 "Pillow" in Polish
What grammatical form is poduszka?
Poduszka is feminine. No article is required with poduszka; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does poduszka change as a direct object?
The accusative form is poduszkę. For comparison, the genitive is poduszki; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use poduszka after “with”?
Use z poduszką. Here z introduces the instrumental form of poduszka, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using poduszka?
Poduszka is a pillow or cushion; poszewka is the removable cover.
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