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"Temple" in Polish: świątynia
świątynia
Temple in Polish is świątynia. Świątynia is feminine; useful forms are świątyni (genitive), świątynię (direct object) and świątynią (instrumental). Świątynia is a temple or place of worship generally; more specific words identify religious buildings.
Identifying or describing temple
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How to pronounce świątynia
Say it
shviontihnia
/ɕvjɔntɨɲa/
In świątynia, ś/si has a soft sh-like sound; ń/ni is a palatal n; nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in świątynia normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Temple" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| świątynia | temple Dictionary form for feminine świątynia. | Dictionary form for feminine świątynia. |
| świątyni | of temple Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| świątynią | with temple Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| świątynię | temple as a direct object Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. | Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. |
How to use świątynia in real life
- 1Identifying or describing temple
Świątynia jest otwarta dla zwiedzających.
The temple is open to visitors.
This sentence uses świątynia to describe temple in context.
- 2Using temple in daily life
Zwiedzam świątynię rano.
I visit the temple in the morning.
Notice the form used for świątynia in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of temple
Nie znam nazwy tej świątyni.
I do not know this temple's name.
The construction shows how świątynia fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with świątynia
Incorrect: Nie ma świątynia.
Correct: Nie ma świątyni.
After nie ma, świątynia takes the genitive form świątyni.
Incorrect: z świątynia
Correct: z świątynią
When z means with, use the instrumental: z świątynią. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Świątynia is a temple or place of worship generally; more specific words identify religious buildings.
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Describe temple in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Świątynia jest otwarta dla zwiedzających.
The temple is open to visitors.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Zwiedzam świątynię rano.
I visit the temple in the morning.
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 "Temple" in Polish
What grammatical form is świątynia?
Świątynia is feminine. No article is required with świątynia; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does świątynia change as a direct object?
The accusative form is świątynię. For comparison, the genitive is świątyni; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use świątynia after “with”?
Use z świątynią. Here z introduces the instrumental form of świątynia, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using świątynia?
Świątynia is a temple or place of worship generally; more specific words identify religious buildings.
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