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"Wrist" in Polish: nadgarstek
nadgarstek
Wrist in Polish is nadgarstek. Nadgarstek is masculine; useful forms are nadgarstka (genitive), nadgarstek (direct object) and nadgarstkiem (instrumental). Nadgarstek is the wrist; it loses e in nadgarstka and nadgarstkiem.
Identifying or describing wrist
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How to pronounce nadgarstek
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nadgarstek
/nadɡarstɛk/
In nadgarstek, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in nadgarstek normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Wrist" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| nadgarstek | wrist Dictionary form for masculine nadgarstek. | Dictionary form for masculine nadgarstek. |
| nadgarstka | of wrist Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| nadgarstkiem | with wrist Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use nadgarstek in real life
- 1Identifying or describing wrist
Nadgarstek jest spuchnięty.
The wrist is swollen.
This sentence uses nadgarstek to describe wrist in context.
- 2Using wrist in daily life
Osłaniam nadgarstek bandażem.
I cover my wrist with a bandage.
Notice the form used for nadgarstek in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of wrist
Nie obciążam nadgarstka.
I do not strain my wrist.
The construction shows how nadgarstek fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with nadgarstek
Incorrect: Nie ma nadgarstek.
Correct: Nie ma nadgarstka.
After nie ma, nadgarstek takes the genitive form nadgarstka.
Incorrect: z nadgarstek
Correct: z nadgarstkiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z nadgarstkiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Nadgarstek is the wrist; it loses e in nadgarstka and nadgarstkiem.
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Describe wrist in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Nadgarstek jest spuchnięty.
The wrist is swollen.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Osłaniam nadgarstek bandażem.
I cover my wrist with a bandage.
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 "Wrist" in Polish
What grammatical form is nadgarstek?
Nadgarstek is masculine. No article is required with nadgarstek; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does nadgarstek change as a direct object?
The accusative form is nadgarstek. For comparison, the genitive is nadgarstka; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use nadgarstek after “with”?
Use z nadgarstkiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of nadgarstek, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using nadgarstek?
Nadgarstek is the wrist; it loses e in nadgarstka and nadgarstkiem.
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