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"Wind" in Polish: wiatr
wiatr
Wind in Polish is wiatr. Wiatr is masculine; useful forms are wiatru (genitive), wiatr (direct object) and wiatrem (instrumental). Wiatr is wind; wieje wiatr means the wind is blowing.
Identifying or describing wind
Wiatr jest silny.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce wiatr
Say it
viatr
/vjatr/
In wiatr, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in wiatr normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Wind" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| wiatr | wind Dictionary form for masculine wiatr. | Dictionary form for masculine wiatr. |
| wiatru | of wind Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| wiatrem | with wind Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use wiatr in real life
- 1Identifying or describing wind
Wiatr jest silny.
The wind is strong.
This sentence uses wiatr to describe wind in context.
- 2Using wind in daily life
Słyszę wiatr w drzewach.
I hear wind in the trees.
Notice the form used for wiatr in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of wind
Nie lubię silnego wiatru.
I do not like strong wind.
The construction shows how wiatr fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with wiatr
Incorrect: Nie ma wiatr.
Correct: Nie ma wiatru.
After nie ma, wiatr takes the genitive form wiatru.
Incorrect: z wiatr
Correct: z wiatrem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z wiatrem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Wiatr is wind; wieje wiatr means the wind is blowing.
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Describe wind in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Wiatr jest silny.
The wind is strong.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Słyszę wiatr w drzewach.
I hear wind in the trees.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wind" in Polish
What grammatical form is wiatr?
Wiatr is masculine. No article is required with wiatr; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does wiatr change as a direct object?
The accusative form is wiatr. For comparison, the genitive is wiatru; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use wiatr after “with”?
Use z wiatrem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of wiatr, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using wiatr?
Wiatr is wind; wieje wiatr means the wind is blowing.
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