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"Stranger" in Polish: nieznajomy / nieznajoma
nieznajomy / nieznajoma
Stranger in Polish is nieznajomy / nieznajoma. Nieznajomy is masculine personal; useful forms are nieznajomego (genitive), nieznajomego (direct object) and nieznajomym (instrumental). Nieznajomy is a male stranger or unfamiliar man; nieznajoma is the feminine form.
Identifying or describing stranger
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How to pronounce nieznajomy / nieznajoma
Say it
nieznaihomih
/ɲɛznajɔmɨ/
In nieznajomy, ń/ni is a palatal n; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in nieznajomy normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Stranger" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nieznajomy | stranger Dictionary form for masculine personal nieznajomy. | Dictionary form for masculine personal nieznajomy. |
| nieznajomego | of stranger Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| nieznajomym | with stranger Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use nieznajomy / nieznajoma in real life
- 1Identifying or describing stranger
Nieznajomy jest przy bramie.
The stranger is at the gate.
This sentence uses nieznajomy to describe stranger in context.
- 2Using stranger in daily life
Widzę nieznajomego w kolejce.
I see a stranger in the queue.
Notice the form used for nieznajomy in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of stranger
Rozmawiam z nieznajomym o drodze.
I talk with a stranger about directions.
The construction shows how nieznajomy fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with nieznajomy / nieznajoma
Incorrect: Nie ma nieznajomy.
Correct: Nie ma nieznajomego.
After nie ma, nieznajomy takes the genitive form nieznajomego.
Incorrect: z nieznajomy
Correct: z nieznajomym
When z means with, use the instrumental: z nieznajomym. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Nieznajomy is a male stranger or unfamiliar man; nieznajoma is the feminine form.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe stranger in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Nieznajomy jest przy bramie.
The stranger is at the gate.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Widzę nieznajomego w kolejce.
I see a stranger in the queue.
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 "Stranger" in Polish
What grammatical form is nieznajomy?
Nieznajomy is masculine personal. No article is required with nieznajomy; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does nieznajomy change as a direct object?
The accusative form is nieznajomego. For comparison, the genitive is nieznajomego; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use nieznajomy after “with”?
Use z nieznajomym. Here z introduces the instrumental form of nieznajomy, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using nieznajomy?
Nieznajomy is a male stranger or unfamiliar man; nieznajoma is the feminine form.
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