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"Tuesday" in Polish: wtorek
wtorek
Tuesday in Polish is wtorek. Wtorek is masculine; useful forms are wtorku (genitive), wtorek (direct object) and wtorkiem (instrumental). Wtorek is Tuesday; w wtorek is the usual expression for on Tuesday.
Identifying or describing Tuesday
Wtorek jest zajęty.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce wtorek
Say it
vtorek
/ftɔrɛk/
In wtorek, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in wtorek normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Tuesday" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wtorek | Tuesday Dictionary form for masculine wtorek. | Dictionary form for masculine wtorek. |
| wtorku | of Tuesday Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| wtorkiem | with Tuesday Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use wtorek in real life
- 1Identifying or describing Tuesday
Wtorek jest zajęty.
Tuesday is busy.
This sentence uses wtorek to describe Tuesday in context.
- 2Using Tuesday in daily life
Rezerwuję wtorek na spotkania.
I reserve Tuesday for meetings.
Notice the form used for wtorek in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of Tuesday
Czekam do wtorku.
I wait until Tuesday.
The construction shows how wtorek fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with wtorek
Incorrect: Nie ma wtorek.
Correct: Nie ma wtorku.
After nie ma, wtorek takes the genitive form wtorku.
Incorrect: z wtorek
Correct: z wtorkiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z wtorkiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Wtorek is Tuesday; w wtorek is the usual expression for on Tuesday.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe Tuesday in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Wtorek jest zajęty.
Tuesday is busy.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Rezerwuję wtorek na spotkania.
I reserve Tuesday for meetings.
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 "Tuesday" in Polish
What grammatical form is wtorek?
Wtorek is masculine. No article is required with wtorek; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does wtorek change as a direct object?
The accusative form is wtorek. For comparison, the genitive is wtorku; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use wtorek after “with”?
Use z wtorkiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of wtorek, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using wtorek?
Wtorek is Tuesday; w wtorek is the usual expression for on Tuesday.
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