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"Tall" in Polish: wysoki
wysoki
Tall in Polish is wysoki. Use wysoki for a masculine singular noun, wysoka for feminine and wysokie for neuter. Wysoki describes height and can also mean high, as in wysoka cena, a high price.
Masculine subject
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How to pronounce wysoki
Say it
vihsoki
/vɨsɔki/
In wysoki, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in wysoki normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Tall" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wysoki | tall Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| wysoka | tall Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| wysokie | tall Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use wysoki in real life
- 1Masculine subject
Budynek jest wysoki.
The building is tall.
Wysoki agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Wieża jest wysoka.
The tower is tall.
Use wysoka with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
Drzewo jest wysokie.
The tree is tall.
The ending in wysokie agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with wysoki
Incorrect: Wieża jest wysoki.
Correct: Wieża jest wysoka.
The feminine subject needs wysoka, rather than masculine wysoki.
Incorrect: Drzewo jest wysoki.
Correct: Drzewo jest wysokie.
The neuter subject needs wysokie, rather than masculine wysoki.
Good to know
Wysoki describes height and can also mean high, as in wysoka cena, a high price.
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Describe tall in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
Budynek jest wysoki.
The building is tall.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Wieża jest wysoka.
The tower is tall.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tall" in Polish
When do I use wysoki?
Wysoki describes height and can also mean high, as in wysoka cena, a high price.
What is the feminine form of wysoki?
Use wysoka. For example: Wieża jest wysoka. — The tower is tall.
What is the neuter form of wysoki?
Use wysokie. For example: Drzewo jest wysokie. — The tree is tall.
Can I use wysoki unchanged with every noun?
No. wysoki, wysoka and wysokie show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of wysoki may require further changes.
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