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"Wallet" in Polish: portfel
portfel
Wallet in Polish is portfel. Portfel is masculine; useful forms are portfela (genitive), portfel (direct object) and portfelem (instrumental). Portfel is a wallet; portmonetka usually means a small coin purse.
Identifying or describing wallet
Portfel jest w kieszeni.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce portfel
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portfel
/pɔrtfɛl/
In portfel, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in portfel normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Wallet" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| portfel | wallet Dictionary form for masculine portfel. | Dictionary form for masculine portfel. |
| portfela | of wallet Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| portfelem | with wallet Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use portfel in real life
- 1Identifying or describing wallet
Portfel jest w kieszeni.
The wallet is in the pocket.
This sentence uses portfel to describe wallet in context.
- 2Using wallet in daily life
Wyjmuję portfel przy kasie.
I take out my wallet at the checkout.
Notice the form used for portfel in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of wallet
Nie widzę swojego portfela.
I cannot see my wallet.
The construction shows how portfel fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with portfel
Incorrect: Nie ma portfel.
Correct: Nie ma portfela.
After nie ma, portfel takes the genitive form portfela.
Incorrect: z portfel
Correct: z portfelem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z portfelem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Portfel is a wallet; portmonetka usually means a small coin purse.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe wallet in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Portfel jest w kieszeni.
The wallet is in the pocket.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Wyjmuję portfel przy kasie.
I take out my wallet at the checkout.
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 "Wallet" in Polish
What grammatical form is portfel?
Portfel is masculine. No article is required with portfel; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does portfel change as a direct object?
The accusative form is portfel. For comparison, the genitive is portfela; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use portfel after “with”?
Use z portfelem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of portfel, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using portfel?
Portfel is a wallet; portmonetka usually means a small coin purse.
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