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"Winter" in Polish: zima
zima
Winter in Polish is zima. Zima is feminine; useful forms are zimy (genitive), zimę (direct object) and zimą (instrumental). Zima is winter; zimą means in winter without a preposition.
Identifying or describing winter
Zima jest długa.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce zima
Say it
zima
/ʑima/
In zima, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in zima normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Winter" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| zima | winter Dictionary form for feminine zima. | Dictionary form for feminine zima. |
| zimy | of winter Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| zimą | with winter Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| zimę | winter 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 zima in real life
- 1Identifying or describing winter
Zima jest długa.
Winter is long.
This sentence uses zima to describe winter in context.
- 2Using winter in daily life
Spędzam zimę w górach.
I spend winter in the mountains.
Notice the form used for zima in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of winter
Jeżdżę na nartach zimą.
I ski in winter.
The construction shows how zima fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with zima
Incorrect: Nie ma zima.
Correct: Nie ma zimy.
After nie ma, zima takes the genitive form zimy.
Incorrect: z zima
Correct: z zimą
When z means with, use the instrumental: z zimą. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Zima is winter; zimą means in winter without a preposition.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Describe winter in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Zima jest długa.
Winter is long.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Spędzam zimę w górach.
I spend winter in the mountains.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Winter" in Polish
What grammatical form is zima?
Zima is feminine. No article is required with zima; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does zima change as a direct object?
The accusative form is zimę. For comparison, the genitive is zimy; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use zima after “with”?
Use z zimą. Here z introduces the instrumental form of zima, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using zima?
Zima is winter; zimą means in winter without a preposition.
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