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"Tongue" in Polish: język
język
Tongue in Polish is język. Język is masculine; useful forms are języka (genitive), język (direct object) and językiem (instrumental). Język means tongue or language; the anatomical and communication contexts separate its senses.
Identifying or describing tongue
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How to pronounce język
Say it
ihenzihk
/jɛ̃zɨk/
In język, nasal vowels change their realization with the following consonant; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in język normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Tongue" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| język | tongue Dictionary form for masculine język. | Dictionary form for masculine język. |
| języka | of tongue Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| językiem | with tongue Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use język in real life
- 1Identifying or describing tongue
Język jest czerwony.
The tongue is red.
This sentence uses język to describe tongue in context.
- 2Using tongue in daily life
Pokaż język lekarzowi.
Show your tongue to the doctor.
Notice the form used for język in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of tongue
Nie znam przyczyny bólu języka.
I do not know the cause of the tongue pain.
The construction shows how język fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with język
Incorrect: Nie ma język.
Correct: Nie ma języka.
After nie ma, język takes the genitive form języka.
Incorrect: z język
Correct: z językiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z językiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Język means tongue or language; the anatomical and communication contexts separate its senses.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe tongue in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Język jest czerwony.
The tongue is red.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Pokaż język lekarzowi.
Show your tongue to the doctor.
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 "Tongue" in Polish
What grammatical form is język?
Język is masculine. No article is required with język; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does język change as a direct object?
The accusative form is język. For comparison, the genitive is języka; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use język after “with”?
Use z językiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of język, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using język?
Język means tongue or language; the anatomical and communication contexts separate its senses.
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