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"True" in Polish: prawdziwy
prawdziwy
True in Polish is prawdziwy. Use prawdziwy for a masculine singular noun, prawdziwa for feminine and prawdziwe for neuter. Prawdziwy means true, real or genuine; to prawda is the natural sentence that is true.
Masculine subject
To jest prawdziwy problem.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce prawdziwy
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pravihivih
/pravdzivɨ/
In prawdziwy, y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in prawdziwy normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"True" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| prawdziwy | true Masculine nominative singular. | Masculine nominative singular. |
| prawdziwa | true Feminine nominative singular. | Feminine nominative singular. |
| prawdziwe | true Neuter nominative singular. | Neuter nominative singular. |
How to use prawdziwy in real life
- 1Masculine subject
To jest prawdziwy problem.
That is a real problem.
Prawdziwy agrees with the masculine subject in this sentence.
- 2Feminine subject
Historia jest prawdziwa.
The story is true.
Use prawdziwa with this feminine subject.
- 3Neuter subject
To jest prawdziwe zdarzenie.
That is a real event.
The ending in prawdziwe agrees with this neuter subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with prawdziwy
Incorrect: Historia jest prawdziwy.
Correct: Historia jest prawdziwa.
The feminine subject needs prawdziwa, rather than masculine prawdziwy.
Incorrect: To jest prawdziwy zdarzenie.
Correct: To jest prawdziwe zdarzenie.
The neuter subject needs prawdziwe, rather than masculine prawdziwy.
Good to know
Prawdziwy means true, real or genuine; to prawda is the natural sentence that is true.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe true in context
Partner
Jak to opiszesz?
How would you describe it?
You
To jest prawdziwy problem.
That is a real problem.
Partner
A drugi przykład?
And another example?
You
Historia jest prawdziwa.
The story is true.
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FAQ
Common questions about "True" in Polish
When do I use prawdziwy?
Prawdziwy means true, real or genuine; to prawda is the natural sentence that is true.
What is the feminine form of prawdziwy?
Use prawdziwa. For example: Historia jest prawdziwa. — The story is true.
What is the neuter form of prawdziwy?
Use prawdziwe. For example: To jest prawdziwe zdarzenie. — That is a real event.
Can I use prawdziwy unchanged with every noun?
No. prawdziwy, prawdziwa and prawdziwe show nominative singular agreement. Other cases of prawdziwy may require further changes.
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