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"Retired" in Polish: na emeryturze
na emeryturze
Retired in Polish is na emeryturze. Na emeryturze means retired as a state; emeryt and emerytka are nouns for retired people.
A first use of retired
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How to pronounce na emeryturze
Say it
na emerihtoozhe
/na ɛmɛrɨtuʐɛ/
In na emeryturze, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in na emeryturze normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Retired" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| na emeryturze | Retired The main expression for retired. | The main expression for retired. |
| jestem na emeryturze | Retired Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use na emeryturze in real life
- 1A first use of retired
Jestem na emeryturze.
I am retired.
This is a natural setting for na emeryturze.
- 2A second conversational context
Moja mama jest na emeryturze.
My mother is retired.
Notice how na emeryturze fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Czy jesteś na emeryturze?
Are you retired?
Na emeryturze means retired as a state; emeryt and emerytka are nouns for retired people.
Mistakes English speakers make with na emeryturze
Incorrect: jestem na emerytura
Correct: na emeryturze
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is na emeryturze. Na emeryturze means retired as a state; emeryt and emerytka are nouns for retired people.
Incorrect: jestem na emeryturę
Correct: na emeryturze
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in na emeryturze; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Na emeryturze means retired as a state; emeryt and emerytka are nouns for retired people.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice retired
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Jestem na emeryturze.
I am retired.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Moja mama jest na emeryturze.
My mother is retired.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Retired" in Polish
When should I say na emeryturze?
Na emeryturze means retired as a state; emeryt and emerytka are nouns for retired people.
Is jestem na emeryturze another way to say retired?
Jestem na emeryturze is a useful related expression. The main form here is na emeryturze; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with na emeryturze?
Avoid jestem na emerytura. The correct expression is na emeryturze; Na emeryturze means retired as a state; emeryt and emerytka are nouns for retired people.
Can you show na emeryturze in a sentence?
Czy jesteś na emeryturze? — Are you retired?
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