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"Widow" in Polish: wdowa
wdowa
Widow in Polish is wdowa. Wdowa is feminine; useful forms are wdowy (genitive), wdowę (direct object) and wdową (instrumental). Wdowa is a woman whose spouse has died; wdowiec is the masculine counterpart.
Identifying or describing widow
Wdowa jest bohaterką książki.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce wdowa
Say it
vdova
/vdɔva/
In wdowa, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in wdowa normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Widow" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wdowa | widow Dictionary form for feminine wdowa. | Dictionary form for feminine wdowa. |
| wdowy | of widow Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| wdową | with widow Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| wdowę | widow 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 wdowa in real life
- 1Identifying or describing widow
Wdowa jest bohaterką książki.
The widow is the book's main character.
This sentence uses wdowa to describe widow in context.
- 2Using widow in daily life
Poznaję wdowę w opowieści.
I meet the widow in the story.
Notice the form used for wdowa in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of widow
Rozmawiam z wdową o rodzinie.
I talk with the widow about the family.
The construction shows how wdowa fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with wdowa
Incorrect: Nie ma wdowa.
Correct: Nie ma wdowy.
After nie ma, wdowa takes the genitive form wdowy.
Incorrect: z wdowa
Correct: z wdową
When z means with, use the instrumental: z wdową. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Wdowa is a woman whose spouse has died; wdowiec is the masculine counterpart.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe widow in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Wdowa jest bohaterką książki.
The widow is the book's main character.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Poznaję wdowę w opowieści.
I meet the widow in the story.
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 "Widow" in Polish
What grammatical form is wdowa?
Wdowa is feminine. No article is required with wdowa; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does wdowa change as a direct object?
The accusative form is wdowę. For comparison, the genitive is wdowy; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use wdowa after “with”?
Use z wdową. Here z introduces the instrumental form of wdowa, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using wdowa?
Wdowa is a woman whose spouse has died; wdowiec is the masculine counterpart.
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