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"Thermometer" in Polish: termometr

termometr

Say it: termometrnoun/tɛrmɔmɛtr/

Thermometer in Polish is termometr. Termometr is masculine; useful forms are termometru (genitive), termometr (direct object) and termometrem (instrumental). Termometr is a thermometer; mierzyć temperaturę termometrem describes using the instrument.

Identifying or describing thermometer

Termometr jest elektroniczny.
The thermometer is electronic.
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How to pronounce termometr

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termometr

/tɛrmɔmɛtr/

In termometr, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in termometr normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.

"Thermometer" in Polish: quick reference

PolishEnglish
termometrthermometer

Dictionary form for masculine termometr.

termometruof thermometer

Genitive form, used for example after nie ma.

termometremwith thermometer

Instrumental form after z meaning with.

How to use termometr in real life

  1. 1Identifying or describing thermometer

    Termometr jest elektroniczny.

    The thermometer is electronic.

    This sentence uses termometr to describe thermometer in context.

  2. 2Using thermometer in daily life

    Sprawdzam termometr przed pomiarem.

    I check the thermometer before measuring.

    Notice the form used for termometr in this practical sentence.

  3. 3Another use of thermometer

    Mierzę temperaturę termometrem.

    I take my temperature with a thermometer.

    The construction shows how termometr fits a different situation.

Mistakes English speakers make with termometr

Incorrect: Nie ma termometr.

Correct: Nie ma termometru.

After nie ma, termometr takes the genitive form termometru.

Incorrect: z termometr

Correct: z termometrem

When z means with, use the instrumental: z termometrem. Z can also mean from.

Good to know

Termometr is a thermometer; mierzyć temperaturę termometrem describes using the instrument.

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Describe thermometer in two different contexts

  1. Partner

    Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.

    Make a sentence with this word.

  2. You

    Termometr jest elektroniczny.

    The thermometer is electronic.

  3. Partner

    A teraz podaj inny przykład.

    Now give a different example.

  4. You

    Sprawdzam termometr przed pomiarem.

    I check the thermometer before measuring.

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 "Thermometer" in Polish

What grammatical form is termometr?

Termometr is masculine. No article is required with termometr; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.

How does termometr change as a direct object?

The accusative form is termometr. For comparison, the genitive is termometru; negation can change the case required by a verb.

How do I use termometr after “with”?

Use z termometrem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of termometr, rather than its dictionary form.

What should I know about using termometr?

Termometr is a thermometer; mierzyć temperaturę termometrem describes using the instrument.

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