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"Watermelon" in Polish: arbuz
arbuz
Watermelon in Polish is arbuz. Arbuz is masculine; useful forms are arbuza (genitive), arbuz (direct object) and arbuzem (instrumental). Arbuz is watermelon; kawałek arbuza uses genitive arbuza for a piece of watermelon.
Identifying or describing watermelon
Arbuz jest ciężki.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce arbuz
Say it
arbooz
/arbus/
In arbuz, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in arbuz normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Watermelon" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| arbuz | watermelon Dictionary form for masculine arbuz. | Dictionary form for masculine arbuz. |
| arbuza | of watermelon Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| arbuzem | with watermelon Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use arbuz in real life
- 1Identifying or describing watermelon
Arbuz jest ciężki.
The watermelon is heavy.
This sentence uses arbuz to describe watermelon in context.
- 2Using watermelon in daily life
Kroję arbuz na plasterki.
I am cutting the watermelon into slices.
Notice the form used for arbuz in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of watermelon
Poproszę kawałek arbuza.
A piece of watermelon, please.
The construction shows how arbuz fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with arbuz
Incorrect: Nie ma arbuz.
Correct: Nie ma arbuza.
After nie ma, arbuz takes the genitive form arbuza.
Incorrect: z arbuz
Correct: z arbuzem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z arbuzem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Arbuz is watermelon; kawałek arbuza uses genitive arbuza for a piece of watermelon.
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Describe watermelon in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Arbuz jest ciężki.
The watermelon is heavy.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Kroję arbuz na plasterki.
I am cutting the watermelon into slices.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Watermelon" in Polish
What grammatical form is arbuz?
Arbuz is masculine. No article is required with arbuz; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does arbuz change as a direct object?
The accusative form is arbuz. For comparison, the genitive is arbuza; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use arbuz after “with”?
Use z arbuzem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of arbuz, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using arbuz?
Arbuz is watermelon; kawałek arbuza uses genitive arbuza for a piece of watermelon.
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