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"Soap" in Polish: mydło
mydło
Soap in Polish is mydło. Mydło is neuter; useful forms are mydła (genitive), mydło (direct object) and mydłem (instrumental). Mydło is soap; mydło w płynie is liquid soap and kostka mydła is a bar.
Identifying or describing soap
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How to pronounce mydło
Say it
mihdvo
/mɨdwɔ/
In mydło, ł sounds like English w; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in mydło normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Soap" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| mydło | soap Dictionary form for neuter mydło. | Dictionary form for neuter mydło. |
| mydła | of soap Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| mydłem | with soap Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use mydło in real life
- 1Identifying or describing soap
Mydło jest przy umywalce.
The soap is by the sink.
This sentence uses mydło to describe soap in context.
- 2Using soap in daily life
Kupuję mydło w płynie.
I buy liquid soap.
Notice the form used for mydło in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of soap
Myję ręce mydłem.
I wash my hands with soap.
The construction shows how mydło fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with mydło
Incorrect: Nie ma mydło.
Correct: Nie ma mydła.
After nie ma, mydło takes the genitive form mydła.
Incorrect: z mydło
Correct: z mydłem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z mydłem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Mydło is soap; mydło w płynie is liquid soap and kostka mydła is a bar.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe soap in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Mydło jest przy umywalce.
The soap is by the sink.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Kupuję mydło w płynie.
I buy liquid soap.
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 "Soap" in Polish
What grammatical form is mydło?
Mydło is neuter. No article is required with mydło; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does mydło change as a direct object?
The accusative form is mydło. For comparison, the genitive is mydła; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use mydło after “with”?
Use z mydłem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of mydło, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using mydło?
Mydło is soap; mydło w płynie is liquid soap and kostka mydła is a bar.
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