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"They" in Polish: oni / one
oni / one
Note: Oni for a group including men; one for other groups.
They in Polish is oni. Oni is used for a group containing male persons; one for all-female groups and non-personal plural nouns.
A first use of they
Oni mieszkają w Krakowie.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce oni / one
Say it
oni
/ɔɲi/
In oni, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in oni normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"They" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| oni | They The main expression for they. | The main expression for they. |
| one | They Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use oni / one in real life
- 1A first use of they
Oni mieszkają w Krakowie.
They live in Krakow.
This is a natural setting for oni.
- 2A second conversational context
Oni mają dwa bilety.
They have two tickets.
Notice how oni fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Oni też przyjdą.
They will come too.
Oni is used for a group containing male persons; one for all-female groups and non-personal plural nouns.
Mistakes English speakers make with oni / one
Incorrect: oni mieszka
Correct: oni
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is oni. Oni is used for a group containing male persons; one for all-female groups and non-personal plural nouns.
Incorrect: oni jest w domu
Correct: oni
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in oni; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Oni is used for a group containing male persons; one for all-female groups and non-personal plural nouns.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice they
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Oni mieszkają w Krakowie.
They live in Krakow.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Oni mają dwa bilety.
They have two tickets.
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FAQ
Common questions about "They" in Polish
When should I say oni?
Oni is used for a group containing male persons; one for all-female groups and non-personal plural nouns.
Is one another way to say they?
One is a useful related expression. The main form here is oni; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with oni?
Avoid oni mieszka. The correct expression is oni; Oni is used for a group containing male persons; one for all-female groups and non-personal plural nouns.
Can you show oni in a sentence?
Oni też przyjdą. — They will come too.
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