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"Sister-in-law" in Polish: szwagierka
szwagierka
Sister-in-law in Polish is szwagierka. Szwagierka is feminine; useful forms are szwagierki (genitive), szwagierkę (direct object) and szwagierką (instrumental). Szwagierka is sister-in-law; szwagier is the male counterpart.
Identifying or describing sister-in-law
Szwagierka jest na wakacjach.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce szwagierka
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shvagierka
/ʂfaɡjɛrka/
In szwagierka, sz is a hard sh-like sound. The content words in szwagierka normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Sister-in-law" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| szwagierka | sister-in-law Dictionary form for feminine szwagierka. | Dictionary form for feminine szwagierka. |
| szwagierki | of sister-in-law Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| szwagierką | with sister-in-law Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| szwagierkę | sister-in-law as a direct object Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. | Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. |
How to use szwagierka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing sister-in-law
Szwagierka jest na wakacjach.
The sister-in-law is on holiday.
This sentence uses szwagierka to describe sister-in-law in context.
- 2Using sister-in-law in daily life
Odwiedzam szwagierkę w sobotę.
I visit my sister-in-law on Saturday.
Notice the form used for szwagierka in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of sister-in-law
Rozmawiam ze szwagierką o planach.
I talk with my sister-in-law about plans.
The construction shows how szwagierka fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with szwagierka
Incorrect: Nie ma szwagierka.
Correct: Nie ma szwagierki.
After nie ma, szwagierka takes the genitive form szwagierki.
Incorrect: z szwagierka
Correct: z szwagierką
When z means with, use the instrumental: z szwagierką. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Szwagierka is sister-in-law; szwagier is the male counterpart.
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Describe sister-in-law in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Szwagierka jest na wakacjach.
The sister-in-law is on holiday.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Odwiedzam szwagierkę w sobotę.
I visit my sister-in-law on Saturday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sister-in-law" in Polish
What grammatical form is szwagierka?
Szwagierka is feminine. No article is required with szwagierka; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does szwagierka change as a direct object?
The accusative form is szwagierkę. For comparison, the genitive is szwagierki; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use szwagierka after “with”?
Use z szwagierką. Here z introduces the instrumental form of szwagierka, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using szwagierka?
Szwagierka is sister-in-law; szwagier is the male counterpart.
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