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"Washing machine" in Polish: pralka
pralka
Washing machine in Polish is pralka. Pralka is feminine; useful forms are pralki (genitive), pralkę (direct object) and pralką (instrumental). Pralka is a washing machine; zmywarka is a dishwasher, so the devices should not be confused.
Identifying or describing washing machine
Pralka jest zepsuta.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pralka
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pralka
/pralka/
In pralka, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in pralka normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Washing machine" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pralka | washing machine Dictionary form for feminine pralka. | Dictionary form for feminine pralka. |
| pralki | of washing machine Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| pralką | with washing machine Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| pralkę | washing machine as a direct object Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. | Accusative form, used with many affirmative object-taking verbs. |
How to use pralka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing washing machine
Pralka jest zepsuta.
The washing machine is broken.
This sentence uses pralka to describe washing machine in context.
- 2Using washing machine in daily life
Włączam pralkę rano.
I turn on the washing machine in the morning.
Notice the form used for pralka in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of washing machine
Nie używam pralki w nocy.
I do not use the washing machine at night.
The construction shows how pralka fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with pralka
Incorrect: Nie ma pralka.
Correct: Nie ma pralki.
After nie ma, pralka takes the genitive form pralki.
Incorrect: z pralka
Correct: z pralką
When z means with, use the instrumental: z pralką. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Pralka is a washing machine; zmywarka is a dishwasher, so the devices should not be confused.
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Describe washing machine in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Pralka jest zepsuta.
The washing machine is broken.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Włączam pralkę rano.
I turn on the washing machine in the morning.
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 "Washing machine" in Polish
What grammatical form is pralka?
Pralka is feminine. No article is required with pralka; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does pralka change as a direct object?
The accusative form is pralkę. For comparison, the genitive is pralki; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use pralka after “with”?
Use z pralką. Here z introduces the instrumental form of pralka, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using pralka?
Pralka is a washing machine; zmywarka is a dishwasher, so the devices should not be confused.
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