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"Tree" in Polish: drzewo
drzewo
Tree in Polish is drzewo. Drzewo is neuter; useful forms are drzewa (genitive), drzewo (direct object) and drzewem (instrumental). Drzewo is a tree; drewno means wood as material, a different noun.
Identifying or describing tree
Drzewo jest bardzo stare.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce drzewo
Say it
dzhevo
/dʐɛvɔ/
In drzewo, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions. The content words in drzewo normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Tree" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| drzewo | tree Dictionary form for neuter drzewo. | Dictionary form for neuter drzewo. |
| drzewa | of tree Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| drzewem | with tree Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use drzewo in real life
- 1Identifying or describing tree
Drzewo jest bardzo stare.
The tree is very old.
This sentence uses drzewo to describe tree in context.
- 2Using tree in daily life
Sadzimy drzewo w ogrodzie.
We plant a tree in the garden.
Notice the form used for drzewo in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of tree
Odpoczywam pod drzewem.
I rest under the tree.
The construction shows how drzewo fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with drzewo
Incorrect: Nie ma drzewo.
Correct: Nie ma drzewa.
After nie ma, drzewo takes the genitive form drzewa.
Incorrect: z drzewo
Correct: z drzewem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z drzewem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Drzewo is a tree; drewno means wood as material, a different noun.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe tree in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Drzewo jest bardzo stare.
The tree is very old.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Sadzimy drzewo w ogrodzie.
We plant a tree in the garden.
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 "Tree" in Polish
What grammatical form is drzewo?
Drzewo is neuter. No article is required with drzewo; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does drzewo change as a direct object?
The accusative form is drzewo. For comparison, the genitive is drzewa; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use drzewo after “with”?
Use z drzewem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of drzewo, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using drzewo?
Drzewo is a tree; drewno means wood as material, a different noun.
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