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"Writer" in Polish: pisarz / pisarka
pisarz / pisarka
Writer in Polish is pisarz / pisarka. Pisarz is masculine personal; useful forms are pisarza (genitive), pisarza (direct object) and pisarzem (instrumental). Pisarz is a male writer; pisarka is feminine and pisać is the verb to write.
Identifying or describing writer
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How to pronounce pisarz / pisarka
Say it
pisazh
/pʲisaʂ/
In pisarz, rz and ż normally share a zh-like sound, with devoicing in some positions. The content words in pisarz normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Writer" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| pisarz | writer Dictionary form for masculine personal pisarz. | Dictionary form for masculine personal pisarz. |
| pisarza | of writer Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| pisarzem | with writer Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use pisarz / pisarka in real life
- 1Identifying or describing writer
Pisarz jest na spotkaniu z czytelnikami.
The writer is at a readers' event.
This sentence uses pisarz to describe writer in context.
- 2Using writer in daily life
Poznaję pisarza w bibliotece.
I meet a writer in the library.
Notice the form used for pisarz in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of writer
Rozmawiam z pisarzem o książce.
I talk with the writer about the book.
The construction shows how pisarz fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with pisarz / pisarka
Incorrect: Nie ma pisarz.
Correct: Nie ma pisarza.
After nie ma, pisarz takes the genitive form pisarza.
Incorrect: z pisarz
Correct: z pisarzem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z pisarzem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Pisarz is a male writer; pisarka is feminine and pisać is the verb to write.
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Describe writer in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Pisarz jest na spotkaniu z czytelnikami.
The writer is at a readers' event.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Poznaję pisarza w bibliotece.
I meet a writer in the library.
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 "Writer" in Polish
What grammatical form is pisarz?
Pisarz is masculine personal. No article is required with pisarz; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does pisarz change as a direct object?
The accusative form is pisarza. For comparison, the genitive is pisarza; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use pisarz after “with”?
Use z pisarzem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of pisarz, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using pisarz?
Pisarz is a male writer; pisarka is feminine and pisać is the verb to write.
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