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"Without" in Polish: bez
bez
Without in Polish is bez. Bez always takes genitive, including bez cukru or bez biletu; it does not take the accusative used after many verbs.
A first use of without
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How to pronounce bez
Say it
bez
/bɛs/
In bez, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in bez normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Without" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bez | Without The main expression for without. | The main expression for without. |
| bez żadnego | Without Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. | Alternative wording; compare its context and register below. |
How to use bez in real life
- 1A first use of without
Poproszę kawę bez cukru.
Coffee without sugar, please.
This is a natural setting for bez.
- 2A second conversational context
Nie jadę bez biletu.
I do not travel without a ticket.
Notice how bez fits with the surrounding words here.
- 3Another practical use
Wychodzę bez parasola.
I leave without an umbrella.
Bez always takes genitive, including bez cukru or bez biletu; it does not take the accusative used after many verbs.
Mistakes English speakers make with bez
Incorrect: bez cukier
Correct: bez
For this meaning, the complete Polish form is bez. Bez always takes genitive, including bez cukru or bez biletu; it does not take the accusative used after many verbs.
Incorrect: bez bilet
Correct: bez
Keep the wording and grammatical forms in bez; the proposed form changes or breaks this expression.
Good to know
Bez always takes genitive, including bez cukru or bez biletu; it does not take the accusative used after many verbs.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Practice without
Partner
Co powiesz w tej sytuacji?
What will you say in this situation?
You
Poproszę kawę bez cukru.
Coffee without sugar, please.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Nie jadę bez biletu.
I do not travel without a ticket.
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 "Without" in Polish
When should I say bez?
Bez always takes genitive, including bez cukru or bez biletu; it does not take the accusative used after many verbs.
Is bez żadnego another way to say without?
Bez żadnego is a useful related expression. The main form here is bez; choose the wording that fits the person and context.
What wording should I avoid with bez?
Avoid bez cukier. The correct expression is bez; Bez always takes genitive, including bez cukru or bez biletu; it does not take the accusative used after many verbs.
Can you show bez in a sentence?
Wychodzę bez parasola. — I leave without an umbrella.
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