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"Uncle" in Polish: wujek
wujek
Uncle in Polish is wujek. Wujek is masculine personal; useful forms are wujka (genitive), wujka (direct object) and wujkiem (instrumental). Wujek is the common everyday word for uncle; stricter family descriptions can distinguish wuj and stryj.
Identifying or describing uncle
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How to pronounce wujek
Say it
vooihek
/vujɛk/
In wujek, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in wujek normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Uncle" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wujek | uncle Dictionary form for masculine personal wujek. | Dictionary form for masculine personal wujek. |
| wujka | of uncle Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| wujkiem | with uncle Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use wujek in real life
- 1Identifying or describing uncle
Wujek jest na wakacjach.
Uncle is on holiday.
This sentence uses wujek to describe uncle in context.
- 2Using uncle in daily life
Odwiedzam wujka latem.
I visit my uncle in summer.
Notice the form used for wujek in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of uncle
Jadę z wujkiem do miasta.
I go to town with my uncle.
The construction shows how wujek fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with wujek
Incorrect: Nie ma wujek.
Correct: Nie ma wujka.
After nie ma, wujek takes the genitive form wujka.
Incorrect: z wujek
Correct: z wujkiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z wujkiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Wujek is the common everyday word for uncle; stricter family descriptions can distinguish wuj and stryj.
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Describe uncle in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Wujek jest na wakacjach.
Uncle is on holiday.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Odwiedzam wujka latem.
I visit my uncle in summer.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Uncle" in Polish
What grammatical form is wujek?
Wujek is masculine personal. No article is required with wujek; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does wujek change as a direct object?
The accusative form is wujka. For comparison, the genitive is wujka; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use wujek after “with”?
Use z wujkiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of wujek, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using wujek?
Wujek is the common everyday word for uncle; stricter family descriptions can distinguish wuj and stryj.
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