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"There" in Polish: tam
tam
There in Polish is tam. Tam means there for a place; stamtąd means from there and tamten means that as a demonstrative.
A first use of there
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How to pronounce tam
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tam
/tam/
In tam, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in tam normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"There" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| tam | There The main expression for there. | The main expression for there. |
| w tamtym miejscu | There Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use tam in real life
- 1A first use of there
Tam jest dworzec.
The station is there.
This is a natural setting for tam.
- 2A second conversational context
Mieszkam tam od roku.
I have lived there for a year.
Notice how tam fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Nie idź tam sam.
Do not go there alone.
Tam means there for a place; stamtąd means from there and tamten means that as a demonstrative.
Mistakes English speakers make with tam
Incorrect: tam są dworzec
Correct: tam
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is tam. Tam means there for a place; stamtąd means from there and tamten means that as a demonstrative.
Incorrect: Tam jest dworcem.
Correct: Tam jest dworzec.
In a location statement, dworzec is the subject and stays nominative; dworcem would be instrumental.
Good to know
Tam means there for a place; stamtąd means from there and tamten means that as a demonstrative.
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Practice there
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Tam jest dworzec.
The station is there.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Mieszkam tam od roku.
I have lived there for a year.
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 "There" in Polish
When should I say tam?
Tam means there for a place; stamtąd means from there and tamten means that as a demonstrative.
Is w tamtym miejscu another way to say there?
W tamtym miejscu is a useful related expression. The main form here is tam; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with tam?
Avoid tam są dworzec In this context, use tam For this meaning, the complete Polish form is tam. Tam means there for a place; stamtąd means from there and tamten means that as a demonstrative.
Can you show tam in a sentence?
Nie idź tam sam. — Do not go there alone.
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