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"Stupid" in Polish: głupi
głupi
Stupid in Polish is głupi. Use głupi for a masculine singular noun, głupia for feminine and głupie for neuter. Głupi can be insulting when applied to a person; use ostrożnie, carefully, when offering criticism.
Masculine subject
To jest głupi pomysł.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce głupi
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gvoopi
/ɡwupʲi/
In głupi, ł sounds like English w. The content words in głupi normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Stupid" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| głupi | stupid Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| głupia | stupid Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| głupie | stupid Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use głupi in real life
- 1Masculine subject
To jest głupi pomysł.
That is a foolish idea.
Głupi agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
To jest głupia decyzja.
That is a foolish decision.
Use głupia with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
To jest głupie pytanie.
That is a stupid question.
The ending in głupie agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with głupi
Incorrect: To jest głupi decyzja.
Correct: To jest głupia decyzja.
The feminine subject needs głupia, rather than masculine głupi.
Incorrect: To jest głupi pytanie.
Correct: To jest głupie pytanie.
The neuter subject needs głupie, rather than masculine głupi.
Good to know
Głupi can be insulting when applied to a person; use ostrożnie, carefully, when offering criticism.
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Describe stupid in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
To jest głupi pomysł.
That is a foolish idea.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
To jest głupia decyzja.
That is a foolish decision.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stupid" in Polish
When do I use głupi?
Głupi can be insulting when applied to a person; use ostrożnie, carefully, when offering criticism.
What is the feminine form of głupi?
Use głupia. For example: To jest głupia decyzja. — That is a foolish decision.
What is the neuter form of głupi?
Use głupie. For example: To jest głupie pytanie. — That is a stupid question.
Can I use głupi unchanged with every noun?
No. głupi, głupia and głupie show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of głupi may require further changes.
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