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"Station" in Polish: dworzec / stacja
dworzec / stacja
Station in Polish is dworzec / stacja. Dworzec is masculine; useful forms are dworca (genitive), dworzec (direct object) and dworcem (instrumental). Dworzec is a transport station building or terminal; stacja can name a station or a stop more broadly.
Identifying or describing station
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How to pronounce dworzec / stacja
Say it
dvozhets
/dvɔʐɛts/
In dworzec, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions. The content words in dworzec normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Station" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dworzec | station Dictionary form for masculine dworzec. | Dictionary form for masculine dworzec. |
| dworca | of station Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| dworcem | with station Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use dworzec / stacja in real life
- 1Identifying or describing station
Dworzec jest za mostem.
The station is beyond the bridge.
This sentence uses dworzec to describe station in context.
- 2Using station in daily life
Widzę dworzec z hotelu.
I can see the station from the hotel.
Notice the form used for dworzec in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of station
Spotkajmy się przed dworcem.
Let us meet outside the station.
The construction shows how dworzec fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with dworzec / stacja
Incorrect: Nie ma dworzec.
Correct: Nie ma dworca.
After nie ma, dworzec takes the genitive form dworca.
Incorrect: z dworzec
Correct: z dworcem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z dworcem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Dworzec is a transport station building or terminal; stacja can name a station or a stop more broadly.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe station in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Dworzec jest za mostem.
The station is beyond the bridge.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę dworzec z hotelu.
I can see the station from the hotel.
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 "Station" in Polish
What grammatical form is dworzec?
Dworzec is masculine. No article is required with dworzec; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does dworzec change as a direct object?
The accusative form is dworzec. For comparison, the genitive is dworca; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use dworzec after “with”?
Use z dworcem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of dworzec, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using dworzec?
Dworzec is a transport station building or terminal; stacja can name a station or a stop more broadly.
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