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"Squirrel" in Polish: wiewiórka
wiewiórka
Squirrel in Polish is wiewiórka. Wiewiórka is feminine; useful forms are wiewiórki (genitive), wiewiórkę (direct object) and wiewiórką (instrumental). Wiewiórka is a squirrel; retain ó in the stem rather than replacing it with u.
Identifying or describing squirrel
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How to pronounce wiewiórka
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vievioorka
/vjɛvjurka/
In wiewiórka, ó has the same vowel as u. The content words in wiewiórka normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Squirrel" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wiewiórka | squirrel Dictionary form for feminine wiewiórka. | Dictionary form for feminine wiewiórka. |
| wiewiórki | of squirrel Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| wiewiórką | with squirrel Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| wiewiórkę | squirrel 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 wiewiórka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing squirrel
Wiewiórka jest na drzewie.
The squirrel is in the tree.
This sentence uses wiewiórka to describe squirrel in context.
- 2Using squirrel in daily life
Widzę wiewiórkę w parku.
I see a squirrel in the park.
Notice the form used for wiewiórka in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of squirrel
Nie łap wiewiórki.
Do not catch the squirrel.
The construction shows how wiewiórka fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with wiewiórka
Incorrect: Nie ma wiewiórka.
Correct: Nie ma wiewiórki.
After nie ma, wiewiórka takes the genitive form wiewiórki.
Incorrect: z wiewiórka
Correct: z wiewiórką
When z means with, use the instrumental: z wiewiórką. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Wiewiórka is a squirrel; retain ó in the stem rather than replacing it with u.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe squirrel in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Wiewiórka jest na drzewie.
The squirrel is in the tree.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę wiewiórkę w parku.
I see a squirrel in the park.
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 "Squirrel" in Polish
What grammatical form is wiewiórka?
Wiewiórka is feminine. No article is required with wiewiórka; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does wiewiórka change as a direct object?
The accusative form is wiewiórkę. For comparison, the genitive is wiewiórki; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use wiewiórka after “with”?
Use z wiewiórką. Here z introduces the instrumental form of wiewiórka, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using wiewiórka?
Wiewiórka is a squirrel; retain ó in the stem rather than replacing it with u.
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