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"Star" in Polish: gwiazda
gwiazda
Star in Polish is gwiazda. Gwiazda is feminine; useful forms are gwiazdy (genitive), gwiazdę (direct object) and gwiazdą (instrumental). Gwiazda names a star in the sky or a famous performer, depending on context.
Identifying or describing star
Gwiazda jest bardzo jasna.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce gwiazda
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gviazda
/ɡvjazda/
In gwiazda, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in gwiazda normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Star" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| gwiazda | star Dictionary form for feminine gwiazda. | Dictionary form for feminine gwiazda. |
| gwiazdy | of star Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| gwiazdą | with star Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| gwiazdę | star 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 gwiazda in real life
- 1Identifying or describing star
Gwiazda jest bardzo jasna.
The star is very bright.
This sentence uses gwiazda to describe star in context.
- 2Using star in daily life
Widzę jedną gwiazdę między chmurami.
I see one star between the clouds.
Notice the form used for gwiazda in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of star
Nie znam nazwy tej gwiazdy.
I do not know this star's name.
The construction shows how gwiazda fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with gwiazda
Incorrect: Nie ma gwiazda.
Correct: Nie ma gwiazdy.
After nie ma, gwiazda takes the genitive form gwiazdy.
Incorrect: z gwiazda
Correct: z gwiazdą
When z means with, use the instrumental: z gwiazdą. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Gwiazda names a star in the sky or a famous performer, depending on context.
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Describe star in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Gwiazda jest bardzo jasna.
The star is very bright.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę jedną gwiazdę między chmurami.
I see one star between the clouds.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Star" in Polish
What grammatical form is gwiazda?
Gwiazda is feminine. No article is required with gwiazda; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does gwiazda change as a direct object?
The accusative form is gwiazdę. For comparison, the genitive is gwiazdy; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use gwiazda after “with”?
Use z gwiazdą. Here z introduces the instrumental form of gwiazda, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using gwiazda?
Gwiazda names a star in the sky or a famous performer, depending on context.
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