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"Seven" in Polish: siedem
siedem
Seven in Polish is siedem, the number 7. Its genitive form is siedmiu. Siedem takes genitive plural for the counted noun; siedmiu is a form used in several cases and with male-person groups.
A useful quantity
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How to pronounce siedem
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siedem
/ˈɕɛdɛm/
In siedem, ś/si has a soft sh-like sound. The content words in siedem normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Seven" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| siedem | 7 Counting or dictionary form. | Counting or dictionary form. |
| siedmiu | 7 in a genitive construction Changes with the grammar of the sentence. | Changes with the grammar of the sentence. |
| Mam siedem książek. | I have seven books. A complete quantity in a sentence. | A complete quantity in a sentence. |
How to use siedem in real life
- 1A useful quantity
Mam siedem książek.
I have seven books.
Siedem takes genitive plural for the counted noun; siedmiu is a form used in several cases and with male-person groups.
- 2Time or another everyday count
Zostaję tu przez siedem dni.
I stay here for seven days.
This sentence keeps siedem in the counting form and shows the noun used with it.
- 3A genitive construction
Nie mam siedmiu biletów.
I do not have seven tickets.
Siedmiu is the genitive form corresponding to siedem.
Mistakes English speakers make with siedem
Incorrect: Mam siedem książki.
Correct: Mam siedem książek.
The noun after siedem must use the case and number shown in Mam siedem książek.
Incorrect: Nie mam siedem biletów.
Correct: Nie mam siedmiu biletów.
This negative construction requires genitive siedmiu, rather than counting form siedem.
Good to know
Siedem takes genitive plural for the counted noun; siedmiu is a form used in several cases and with male-person groups.
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Practice a quantity of 7
Partner
Jak użyjesz tej liczby w zdaniu?
How will you use this number in a sentence?
You
Mam siedem książek.
I have seven books.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Zostaję tu przez siedem dni.
I stay here for seven days.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Seven" in Polish
What number does siedem express?
Siedem is 7. For example: Mam siedem książek. — I have seven books.
What noun form follows siedem?
Siedem takes genitive plural for the counted noun; siedmiu is a form used in several cases and with male-person groups.
Does siedem change in genitive constructions?
Yes. The form shown here is siedmiu: Nie mam siedmiu biletów. — I do not have seven tickets.
Can you give another example with siedem?
Zostaję tu przez siedem dni. — I stay here for seven days.
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