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"Window" in Polish: okno
okno
Window in Polish is okno. Okno is neuter; useful forms are okna (genitive), okno (direct object) and oknem (instrumental). Okno is neuter; przez okno means through the window, while pod oknem means under the window.
Identifying or describing window
Okno jest otwarte.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce okno
Say it
okno
/ɔknɔ/
In okno, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in okno normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Window" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| okno | window Dictionary form for neuter okno. | Dictionary form for neuter okno. |
| okna | of window Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| oknem | with window Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use okno in real life
- 1Identifying or describing window
Okno jest otwarte.
The window is open.
This sentence uses okno to describe window in context.
- 2Using window in daily life
Zamykam okno na noc.
I close the window at night.
Notice the form used for okno in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of window
Pod oknem stoi biurko.
There is a desk under the window.
The construction shows how okno fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with okno
Incorrect: Nie ma okno.
Correct: Nie ma okna.
After nie ma, okno takes the genitive form okna.
Incorrect: z okno
Correct: z oknem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z oknem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Okno is neuter; przez okno means through the window, while pod oknem means under the window.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe window in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Okno jest otwarte.
The window is open.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Zamykam okno na noc.
I close the window at night.
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 "Window" in Polish
What grammatical form is okno?
Okno is neuter. No article is required with okno; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does okno change as a direct object?
The accusative form is okno. For comparison, the genitive is okna; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use okno after “with”?
Use z oknem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of okno, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using okno?
Okno is neuter; przez okno means through the window, while pod oknem means under the window.
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