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"Store (shop)" in Polish: sklep
sklep
Store (shop) in Polish is sklep. Sklep is masculine; useful forms are sklepu (genitive), sklep (direct object) and sklepem (instrumental). Sklep is a shop or store; do sklepu indicates going there, and w sklepie means in the shop.
Identifying or describing store (shop)
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How to pronounce sklep
Say it
sklep
/sklɛp/
In sklep, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in sklep normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Store (shop)" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| sklep | store (shop) Dictionary form for masculine sklep. | Dictionary form for masculine sklep. |
| sklepu | of store (shop) Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| sklepem | with store (shop) Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use sklep in real life
- 1Identifying or describing store (shop)
Sklep jest dziś zamknięty.
The shop is closed today.
This sentence uses sklep to describe store (shop) in context.
- 2Using store (shop) in daily life
Widzę sklep za rogiem.
I see a shop around the corner.
Notice the form used for sklep in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of store (shop)
Czekam przed sklepem.
I wait outside the shop.
The construction shows how sklep fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with sklep
Incorrect: Nie ma sklep.
Correct: Nie ma sklepu.
After nie ma, sklep takes the genitive form sklepu.
Incorrect: z sklep
Correct: z sklepem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z sklepem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Sklep is a shop or store; do sklepu indicates going there, and w sklepie means in the shop.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe store (shop) in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Sklep jest dziś zamknięty.
The shop is closed today.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę sklep za rogiem.
I see a shop around the corner.
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 "Store (shop)" in Polish
What grammatical form is sklep?
Sklep is masculine. No article is required with sklep; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does sklep change as a direct object?
The accusative form is sklep. For comparison, the genitive is sklepu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use sklep after “with”?
Use z sklepem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of sklep, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using sklep?
Sklep is a shop or store; do sklepu indicates going there, and w sklepie means in the shop.
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