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"Woman" in Polish: kobieta
kobieta
Woman in Polish is kobieta. Kobieta is feminine; useful forms are kobiety (genitive), kobietę (direct object) and kobietą (instrumental). Kobieta is an adult woman; dziewczyna can name a girl or young woman depending on context.
Identifying or describing woman
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How to pronounce kobieta
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kobieta
/kɔbjɛta/
In kobieta, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in kobieta normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Woman" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| kobieta | woman Dictionary form for feminine kobieta. | Dictionary form for feminine kobieta. |
| kobiety | of woman Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| kobietą | with woman Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
| kobietę | woman 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 kobieta in real life
- 1Identifying or describing woman
Kobieta jest na przystanku.
The woman is at the bus stop.
This sentence uses kobieta to describe woman in context.
- 2Using woman in daily life
Widzę kobietę z dzieckiem.
I see a woman with a child.
Notice the form used for kobieta in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of woman
Rozmawiam z kobietą przy kasie.
I talk with the woman at the checkout.
The construction shows how kobieta fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with kobieta
Incorrect: Nie ma kobieta.
Correct: Nie ma kobiety.
After nie ma, kobieta takes the genitive form kobiety.
Incorrect: z kobieta
Correct: z kobietą
When z means with, use the instrumental: z kobietą. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Kobieta is an adult woman; dziewczyna can name a girl or young woman depending on context.
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Describe woman in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
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You
Kobieta jest na przystanku.
The woman is at the bus stop.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
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You
Widzę kobietę z dzieckiem.
I see a woman with a child.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Woman" in Polish
What grammatical form is kobieta?
Kobieta is feminine. No article is required with kobieta; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does kobieta change as a direct object?
The accusative form is kobietę. For comparison, the genitive is kobiety; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use kobieta after “with”?
Use z kobietą. Here z introduces the instrumental form of kobieta, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using kobieta?
Kobieta is an adult woman; dziewczyna can name a girl or young woman depending on context.
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