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"Wedding" in Polish: ślub
ślub
Wedding in Polish is ślub. Ślub is masculine; useful forms are ślubu (genitive), ślub (direct object) and ślubem (instrumental). Ślub names the wedding ceremony; wesele is the reception or celebration afterward.
Identifying or describing wedding
Ślub jest w czerwcu.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce ślub
Say it
shloob
/ɕlup/
In ślub, ś/si has a soft sh-like sound. The content words in ślub normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Wedding" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ślub | wedding Dictionary form for masculine ślub. | Dictionary form for masculine ślub. |
| ślubu | of wedding Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| ślubem | with wedding Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use ślub in real life
- 1Identifying or describing wedding
Ślub jest w czerwcu.
The wedding is in June.
This sentence uses ślub to describe wedding in context.
- 2Using wedding in daily life
Planujemy ślub na przyszły rok.
We plan the wedding for next year.
Notice the form used for ślub in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of wedding
Nie znam daty ślubu.
I do not know the wedding date.
The construction shows how ślub fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with ślub
Incorrect: Nie ma ślub.
Correct: Nie ma ślubu.
After nie ma, ślub takes the genitive form ślubu.
Incorrect: z ślub
Correct: z ślubem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z ślubem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Ślub names the wedding ceremony; wesele is the reception or celebration afterward.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe wedding in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Ślub jest w czerwcu.
The wedding is in June.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Planujemy ślub na przyszły rok.
We plan the wedding for next year.
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 "Wedding" in Polish
What grammatical form is ślub?
Ślub is masculine. No article is required with ślub; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does ślub change as a direct object?
The accusative form is ślub. For comparison, the genitive is ślubu; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use ślub after “with”?
Use z ślubem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of ślub, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using ślub?
Ślub names the wedding ceremony; wesele is the reception or celebration afterward.
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