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"Umbrella" in Polish: parasol
parasol
Umbrella in Polish is parasol. Parasol is masculine; useful forms are parasola (genitive), parasol (direct object) and parasolem (instrumental). Parasol is an umbrella; parasolka is a smaller umbrella and parasol słoneczny is a sun umbrella.
Identifying or describing umbrella
Parasol jest mokry.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce parasol
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parasol
/parasɔl/
In parasol, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in parasol normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Umbrella" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| parasol | umbrella Dictionary form for masculine parasol. | Dictionary form for masculine parasol. |
| parasola | of umbrella Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| parasolem | with umbrella Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use parasol in real life
- 1Identifying or describing umbrella
Parasol jest mokry.
The umbrella is wet.
This sentence uses parasol to describe umbrella in context.
- 2Using umbrella in daily life
Biorę parasol na spacer.
I take an umbrella for the walk.
Notice the form used for parasol in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of umbrella
Nie wychodzę bez parasola.
I do not go out without an umbrella.
The construction shows how parasol fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with parasol
Incorrect: Nie ma parasol.
Correct: Nie ma parasola.
After nie ma, parasol takes the genitive form parasola.
Incorrect: z parasol
Correct: z parasolem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z parasolem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Parasol is an umbrella; parasolka is a smaller umbrella and parasol słoneczny is a sun umbrella.
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Describe umbrella in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Parasol jest mokry.
The umbrella is wet.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Biorę parasol na spacer.
I take an umbrella for the walk.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Umbrella" in Polish
What grammatical form is parasol?
Parasol is masculine. No article is required with parasol; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does parasol change as a direct object?
The accusative form is parasol. For comparison, the genitive is parasola; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use parasol after “with”?
Use z parasolem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of parasol, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using parasol?
Parasol is an umbrella; parasolka is a smaller umbrella and parasol słoneczny is a sun umbrella.
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