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"Short" in Polish: niski
niski
Note: Niski for height; krótki for length.
Short in Polish is niski. Use niski for a masculine singular noun, niska for feminine and niskie for neuter. Niski means short in height or low; krótki describes short length or duration.
Masculine subject
Stół jest niski.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce niski
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niski
/ɲiski/
In niski, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in niski normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Short" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| niski | short Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| niska | short Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| niskie | short Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use niski in real life
- 1Masculine subject
Stół jest niski.
The table is low.
Niski agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Ona jest niska.
She is short.
Use niska with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
Krzesło jest niskie.
The chair is low.
The ending in niskie agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with niski
Incorrect: Ona jest niski.
Correct: Ona jest niska.
The feminine subject needs niska, rather than masculine niski.
Incorrect: Krzesło jest niski.
Correct: Krzesło jest niskie.
The neuter subject needs niskie, rather than masculine niski.
Good to know
Niski means short in height or low; krótki describes short length or duration.
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Describe short in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
Stół jest niski.
The table is low.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Ona jest niska.
She is short.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Short" in Polish
When do I use niski?
Niski means short in height or low; krótki describes short length or duration.
What is the feminine form of niski?
Use niska. For example: Ona jest niska. — She is short.
What is the neuter form of niski?
Use niskie. For example: Krzesło jest niskie. — The chair is low.
Can I use niski unchanged with every noun?
No. niski, niska and niskie show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of niski may require further changes.
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