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"Vegetable" in Polish: warzywo
warzywo
Vegetable in Polish is warzywo. Warzywo is neuter; useful forms are warzywa (genitive), warzywo (direct object) and warzywem (instrumental). Warzywo names one vegetable; the plural warzywa usually corresponds to vegetables collectively.
Identifying or describing vegetable
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How to pronounce warzywo
Say it
vazhihvo
/vaʐɨvɔ/
In warzywo, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions; y is distinct from the vowel i. The content words in warzywo normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Vegetable" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| warzywo | vegetable Dictionary form for neuter warzywo. | Dictionary form for neuter warzywo. |
| warzywa | of vegetable Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| warzywem | with vegetable Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use warzywo in real life
- 1Identifying or describing vegetable
To warzywo jest świeże.
This vegetable is fresh.
This sentence uses warzywo to describe vegetable in context.
- 2Using vegetable in daily life
Dodaję warzywo do zupy.
I add a vegetable to the soup.
Notice the form used for warzywo in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of vegetable
Nie znam nazwy tego warzywa.
I do not know the name of this vegetable.
The construction shows how warzywo fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with warzywo
Incorrect: Nie ma warzywo.
Correct: Nie ma warzywa.
After nie ma, warzywo takes the genitive form warzywa.
Incorrect: z warzywo
Correct: z warzywem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z warzywem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Warzywo names one vegetable; the plural warzywa usually corresponds to vegetables collectively.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe vegetable in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
To warzywo jest świeże.
This vegetable is fresh.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Dodaję warzywo do zupy.
I add a vegetable to the soup.
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 "Vegetable" in Polish
What grammatical form is warzywo?
Warzywo is neuter. No article is required with warzywo; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does warzywo change as a direct object?
The accusative form is warzywo. For comparison, the genitive is warzywa; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use warzywo after “with”?
Use z warzywem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of warzywo, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using warzywo?
Warzywo names one vegetable; the plural warzywa usually corresponds to vegetables collectively.
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