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"Sure (certain)" in Polish: pewny
pewny
Sure (certain) in Polish is pewny. Use pewny for a masculine singular noun, pewna for feminine and pewne for neuter. Pewny means sure or certain and can also mean reliable; jestem pewien is another masculine form.
Masculine subject
Jestem pewny odpowiedzi.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pewny
Say it
pevnih
/pɛvnɨ/
In pewny, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in pewny normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Sure (certain)" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pewny | sure (certain) Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| pewna | sure (certain) Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| pewne | sure (certain) Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use pewny in real life
- 1Masculine subject
Jestem pewny odpowiedzi.
I am sure of the answer.
Pewny agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Ona jest pewna wyniku.
She is sure of the result.
Use pewna with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
To jest pewne rozwiązanie.
That is a reliable solution.
The ending in pewne agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with pewny
Incorrect: Ona jest pewny wyniku.
Correct: Ona jest pewna wyniku.
The feminine subject needs pewna, rather than masculine pewny.
Incorrect: To jest pewny rozwiązanie.
Correct: To jest pewne rozwiązanie.
The neuter subject needs pewne, rather than masculine pewny.
Good to know
Pewny means sure or certain and can also mean reliable; jestem pewien is another masculine form.
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Describe sure (certain) in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
Jestem pewny odpowiedzi.
I am sure of the answer.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Ona jest pewna wyniku.
She is sure of the result.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sure (certain)" in Polish
When do I use pewny?
Pewny means sure or certain and can also mean reliable; jestem pewien is another masculine form.
What is the feminine form of pewny?
Use pewna. For example: Ona jest pewna wyniku. — She is sure of the result.
What is the neuter form of pewny?
Use pewne. For example: To jest pewne rozwiązanie. — That is a reliable solution.
Can I use pewny unchanged with every noun?
No. pewny, pewna and pewne show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of pewny may require further changes.
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