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"Rain" in Polish: deszcz
deszcz
Rain in Polish is deszcz. Deszcz is masculine; useful forms are deszczu (genitive), deszcz (direct object) and deszczem (instrumental). Deszcz is rain as a noun; pada deszcz is the normal sentence for it is raining.
Identifying or describing rain
Deszcz jest coraz silniejszy.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce deszcz
Say it
deshkh
/dɛʂtʂ/
In deszcz, cz is a hard ch-like sound; sz is a hard sh-like sound. The content words in deszcz normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Rain" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| deszcz | rain Dictionary form for masculine deszcz. | Dictionary form for masculine deszcz. |
| deszczu | of rain Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| deszczem | with rain Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use deszcz in real life
- 1Identifying or describing rain
Deszcz jest coraz silniejszy.
The rain is becoming heavier.
This sentence uses deszcz to describe rain in context.
- 2Using rain in daily life
Słyszę deszcz za oknem.
I hear rain outside the window.
Notice the form used for deszcz in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of rain
Nie lubię deszczu podczas spaceru.
I do not like rain during a walk.
The construction shows how deszcz fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with deszcz
Incorrect: Nie ma deszcz.
Correct: Nie ma deszczu.
After nie ma, deszcz takes the genitive form deszczu.
Incorrect: z deszcz
Correct: z deszczem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z deszczem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Deszcz is rain as a noun; pada deszcz is the normal sentence for it is raining.
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Describe rain in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Deszcz jest coraz silniejszy.
The rain is becoming heavier.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Słyszę deszcz za oknem.
I hear rain outside the window.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Rain" in Polish
What grammatical form is deszcz?
Deszcz is masculine. No article is required with deszcz; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does deszcz change as a direct object?
The accusative form is deszcz. For comparison, the genitive is deszczu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use deszcz after “with”?
Use z deszczem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of deszcz, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using deszcz?
Deszcz is rain as a noun; pada deszcz is the normal sentence for it is raining.
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