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"Waiter" in Polish: kelner
kelner
Waiter in Polish is kelner. Kelner is masculine personal; useful forms are kelnera (genitive), kelnera (direct object) and kelnerem (instrumental). Kelner is a male waiter; kelnerka is the feminine counterpart. When addressing staff, a polite request is usually enough.
Identifying or describing waiter
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How to pronounce kelner
Say it
kelner
/kɛlnɛr/
In kelner, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in kelner normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Waiter" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kelner | waiter Dictionary form for masculine personal kelner. | Dictionary form for masculine personal kelner. |
| kelnera | of waiter Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| kelnerem | with waiter Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use kelner in real life
- 1Identifying or describing waiter
Kelner jest przy naszym stoliku.
The waiter is at our table.
This sentence uses kelner to describe waiter in context.
- 2Using waiter in daily life
Proszę kelnera o rachunek.
I am asking the waiter for the bill.
Notice the form used for kelner in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of waiter
Rozmawiam z kelnerem o menu.
I am talking with the waiter about the menu.
The construction shows how kelner fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with kelner
Incorrect: Nie ma kelner.
Correct: Nie ma kelnera.
After nie ma, kelner takes the genitive form kelnera.
Incorrect: z kelner
Correct: z kelnerem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z kelnerem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Kelner is a male waiter; kelnerka is the feminine counterpart. When addressing staff, a polite request is usually enough.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe waiter in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Kelner jest przy naszym stoliku.
The waiter is at our table.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Proszę kelnera o rachunek.
I am asking the waiter for the bill.
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 "Waiter" in Polish
What grammatical form is kelner?
Kelner is masculine personal. No article is required with kelner; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does kelner change as a direct object?
The accusative form is kelnera. For comparison, the genitive is kelnera; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use kelner after “with”?
Use z kelnerem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of kelner, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using kelner?
Kelner is a male waiter; kelnerka is the feminine counterpart. When addressing staff, a polite request is usually enough.
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