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"Tomato" in Polish: pomidor
pomidor
Tomato in Polish is pomidor. Pomidor is masculine; useful forms are pomidora (genitive), pomidor (direct object) and pomidorem (instrumental). Pomidor names the vegetable in everyday cooking; pomidorowy describes tomato-based food.
Identifying or describing tomato
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How to pronounce pomidor
Say it
pomidor
/pɔmʲidɔr/
In pomidor, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in pomidor normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Tomato" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pomidor | tomato Dictionary form for masculine pomidor. | Dictionary form for masculine pomidor. |
| pomidora | of tomato Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| pomidorem | with tomato Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use pomidor in real life
- 1Identifying or describing tomato
Pomidor jest czerwony.
The tomato is red.
This sentence uses pomidor to describe tomato in context.
- 2Using tomato in daily life
Kroję pomidor do sałatki.
I am slicing a tomato for the salad.
Notice the form used for pomidor in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of tomato
Nie mam pomidora do kanapki.
I do not have a tomato for the sandwich.
The construction shows how pomidor fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with pomidor
Incorrect: Nie ma pomidor.
Correct: Nie ma pomidora.
After nie ma, pomidor takes the genitive form pomidora.
Incorrect: z pomidor
Correct: z pomidorem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z pomidorem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Pomidor names the vegetable in everyday cooking; pomidorowy describes tomato-based food.
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Describe tomato in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Pomidor jest czerwony.
The tomato is red.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Kroję pomidor do sałatki.
I am slicing a tomato for the salad.
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 "Tomato" in Polish
What grammatical form is pomidor?
Pomidor is masculine. No article is required with pomidor; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does pomidor change as a direct object?
The accusative form is pomidor. For comparison, the genitive is pomidora; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use pomidor after “with”?
Use z pomidorem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of pomidor, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using pomidor?
Pomidor names the vegetable in everyday cooking; pomidorowy describes tomato-based food.
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