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"Table" in Polish: stół
stół
Table in Polish is stół. Stół is masculine; useful forms are stołu (genitive), stół (direct object) and stołem (instrumental). Stół is a table; biurko is a desk. The ó changes to o in stołu and stołem.
Identifying or describing table
Stół jest nakryty.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce stół
Say it
stoov
/stuw/
In stół, ł sounds like English w; ó has the same vowel as u. The content words in stół normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Table" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| stół | table Dictionary form for masculine stół. | Dictionary form for masculine stół. |
| stołu | of table Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| stołem | with table Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use stół in real life
- 1Identifying or describing table
Stół jest nakryty.
The table is set.
This sentence uses stół to describe table in context.
- 2Using table in daily life
Przesuwam stół bliżej okna.
I move the table closer to the window.
Notice the form used for stół in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of table
Siedzę za stołem.
I am sitting at the table.
The construction shows how stół fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with stół
Incorrect: Nie ma stół.
Correct: Nie ma stołu.
After nie ma, stół takes the genitive form stołu.
Incorrect: z stół
Correct: z stołem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z stołem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Stół is a table; biurko is a desk. The ó changes to o in stołu and stołem.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe table in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Stół jest nakryty.
The table is set.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Przesuwam stół bliżej okna.
I move the table closer to the window.
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 "Table" in Polish
What grammatical form is stół?
Stół is masculine. No article is required with stół; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does stół change as a direct object?
The accusative form is stół. For comparison, the genitive is stołu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use stół after “with”?
Use z stołem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of stół, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using stół?
Stół is a table; biurko is a desk. The ó changes to o in stołu and stołem.
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