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"Shower" in Polish: prysznic
prysznic
Shower in Polish is prysznic. Prysznic is masculine; useful forms are prysznica (genitive), prysznic (direct object) and prysznicem (instrumental). Prysznic names a shower; brać prysznic means to take a shower.
Identifying or describing shower
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How to pronounce prysznic
Say it
prihshnits
/prɨʂɲits/
In prysznic, sz is a hard sh-like sound; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in prysznic normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Shower" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| prysznic | shower Dictionary form for masculine prysznic. | Dictionary form for masculine prysznic. |
| prysznica | of shower Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| prysznicem | with shower Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use prysznic in real life
- 1Identifying or describing shower
Prysznic jest zajęty.
The shower is occupied.
This sentence uses prysznic to describe shower in context.
- 2Using shower in daily life
Biorę prysznic po treningu.
I take a shower after training.
Notice the form used for prysznic in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of shower
Nie ma ciepłej wody pod prysznicem.
There is no hot water in the shower.
The construction shows how prysznic fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with prysznic
Incorrect: Nie ma prysznic.
Correct: Nie ma prysznica.
After nie ma, prysznic takes the genitive form prysznica.
Incorrect: z prysznic
Correct: z prysznicem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z prysznicem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Prysznic names a shower; brać prysznic means to take a shower.
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Describe shower in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Prysznic jest zajęty.
The shower is occupied.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Biorę prysznic po treningu.
I take a shower after training.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shower" in Polish
What grammatical form is prysznic?
Prysznic is masculine. No article is required with prysznic; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does prysznic change as a direct object?
The accusative form is prysznic. For comparison, the genitive is prysznica; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use prysznic after “with”?
Use z prysznicem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of prysznic, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using prysznic?
Prysznic names a shower; brać prysznic means to take a shower.
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