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"Train" in Polish: pociąg
pociąg
Train in Polish is pociąg, a masculine noun. Pociągiem means by train; bilet na pociąg is a train ticket.
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How to pronounce pociąg
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POH-chong
/ˈpɔ.t͡ɕɔŋk/
Pociąg stresses po. Ci is soft; ą before the final g is heard with an ng-like element, and g is devoiced at the end.
"Train" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pociąg | train Masculine noun. | Masculine noun. |
| pociągiem | by train Instrumental singular. | Instrumental singular. |
| bilet na pociąg | train ticket A useful ticket phrase. | A useful ticket phrase. |
How to use pociąg in real life
- 1A simple sentence
Pociąg jest tutaj.
The train is here.
Use the dictionary form as subject.
- 2An everyday situation
Jadę pociągiem.
I am travelling by train.
The instrumental expresses the means of transport.
- 3A useful question
Mam bilet na pociąg.
I have a train ticket.
Na pociąg identifies the ticket’s purpose.
Mistakes English speakers make with pociąg
Incorrect: Jadę pociąg.
Correct: Jadę pociągiem.
Use the instrumental for by train.
Incorrect: Pociag jest tutaj.
Correct: Pociąg jest tutaj.
Ą is part of the correct spelling.
Good to know
A station is usually dworzec kolejowy or stacja kolejowa, rather than the word pociąg itself. Peron is a platform, useful when locating your train.
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Find a train
Partner
Którym pociągiem jedziesz?
Which train are you taking?
You
Jadę pociągiem do Krakowa.
I am taking a train to Kraków.
Partner
Masz bilet na pociąg?
Do you have a train ticket?
You
Tak, mam bilet.
Yes, I have a ticket.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Train" in Polish
How do I say by train?
Pociągiem is the instrumental singular used for the means of transport.
What is a train ticket?
Bilet na pociąg is a practical expression for a train ticket.
How do I say train station?
Dworzec kolejowy or stacja kolejowa specifies a railway station.
Is pociąg masculine?
Yes. A describing adjective normally uses masculine agreement, such as szybki pociąg.
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