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"Shark" in Polish: rekin
rekin
Shark in Polish is rekin. Rekin is masculine animate; useful forms are rekina (genitive), rekina (direct object) and rekinem (instrumental). Rekin is a shark; rekiny is the nominative plural.
Identifying or describing shark
Rekin jest daleko od brzegu.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce rekin
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rekin
/rɛkin/
In rekin, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in rekin normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Shark" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| rekin | shark Dictionary form for masculine animate rekin. | Dictionary form for masculine animate rekin. |
| rekina | of shark Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| rekinem | with shark Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use rekin in real life
- 1Identifying or describing shark
Rekin jest daleko od brzegu.
The shark is far from the shore.
This sentence uses rekin to describe shark in context.
- 2Using shark in daily life
Widzę rekina w akwarium.
I see a shark in the aquarium.
Notice the form used for rekin in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of shark
Nie znam tego gatunku rekina.
I do not know this shark species.
The construction shows how rekin fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with rekin
Incorrect: Nie ma rekin.
Correct: Nie ma rekina.
After nie ma, rekin takes the genitive form rekina.
Incorrect: z rekin
Correct: z rekinem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z rekinem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Rekin is a shark; rekiny is the nominative plural.
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Describe shark in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Rekin jest daleko od brzegu.
The shark is far from the shore.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę rekina w akwarium.
I see a shark in the aquarium.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shark" in Polish
What grammatical form is rekin?
Rekin is masculine animate. No article is required with rekin; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does rekin change as a direct object?
The accusative form is rekina. For comparison, the genitive is rekina; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use rekin after “with”?
Use z rekinem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of rekin, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using rekin?
Rekin is a shark; rekiny is the nominative plural.
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