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"This" in Polish: to
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This in Polish is to. To can mean this or that with neuter reference; ten/ta/to agree with a following noun.
A first use of this
To jest mój bilet.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce to
Say it
to
/tɔ/
In to, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in to normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"This" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| to | This The main expression for this. | The main expression for this. |
| ten | This Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use to in real life
- 1A first use of this
To jest mój bilet.
This is my ticket.
This is a natural setting for to.
- 2A second conversational context
To bardzo ważne.
This is very important.
Notice how to fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Czy to twoja książka?
Is this your book?
To can mean this or that with neuter reference; ten/ta/to agree with a following noun.
Mistakes English speakers make with to
Incorrect: to jest moja bilet
Correct: to
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is to. To can mean this or that with neuter reference; ten/ta/to agree with a following noun.
Incorrect: to są mój bilet
Correct: to
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in to; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
To can mean this or that with neuter reference; ten/ta/to agree with a following noun.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice this
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
To jest mój bilet.
This is my ticket.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
To bardzo ważne.
This is very important.
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FAQ
Common questions about "This" in Polish
When should I say to?
To can mean this or that with neuter reference; ten/ta/to agree with a following noun.
Is ten another way to say this?
Ten is a useful related expression. The main form here is to; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with to?
Avoid to jest moja bilet. The correct expression is to; To can mean this or that with neuter reference; ten/ta/to agree with a following noun.
Can you show to in a sentence?
Czy to twoja książka? — Is this your book?
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