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"That" in Polish: tamto
tamto
That in Polish is tamto. Tamto points to a neuter thing farther away; tamten and tamta agree with masculine and feminine nouns.
A first use of that
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How to pronounce tamto
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tamto
/tamtɔ/
In tamto, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in tamto normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"That" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| tamto | That The main expression for that. | The main expression for that. |
| tamten | That Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use tamto in real life
- 1A first use of that
Tamto jest moje.
That one over there is mine.
This is a natural setting for tamto.
- 2A second conversational context
Wybieram tamto miejsce.
I choose that seat over there.
Notice how tamto fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Tamto okno jest otwarte.
That window over there is open.
Tamto points to a neuter thing farther away; tamten and tamta agree with masculine and feminine nouns.
Mistakes English speakers make with tamto
Incorrect: tamto książka
Correct: tamto
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is tamto. Tamto points to a neuter thing farther away; tamten and tamta agree with masculine and feminine nouns.
Incorrect: tamto bilet
Correct: tamto
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in tamto; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Tamto points to a neuter thing farther away; tamten and tamta agree with masculine and feminine nouns.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice that
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Tamto jest moje.
That one over there is mine.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Wybieram tamto miejsce.
I choose that seat over there.
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FAQ
Common questions about "That" in Polish
When should I say tamto?
Tamto points to a neuter thing farther away; tamten and tamta agree with masculine and feminine nouns.
Is tamten another way to say that?
Tamten is a useful related expression. The main form here is tamto; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with tamto?
Avoid tamto książka. The correct expression is tamto; Tamto points to a neuter thing farther away; tamten and tamta agree with masculine and feminine nouns.
Can you show tamto in a sentence?
Tamto okno jest otwarte. — That window over there is open.
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