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"Year" in Polish: rok
rok
Year in Polish is rok. Rok is masculine; useful forms are roku (genitive), rok (direct object) and rokiem (instrumental). Rok is a year; lata is its irregular plural and lat is genitive plural.
Identifying or describing year
Rok jest przestępny.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce rok
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rok
/rɔk/
In rok, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in rok normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Year" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| rok | year Dictionary form for masculine rok. | Dictionary form for masculine rok. |
| roku | of year Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. | Genitive form, used for example after nie ma. |
| rokiem | with year Instrumental form after z meaning with. | Instrumental form after z meaning with. |
How to use rok in real life
- 1Identifying or describing year
Rok jest przestępny.
The year is a leap year.
This sentence uses rok to describe year in context.
- 2Using year in daily life
Spędzam rok za granicą.
I spend a year abroad.
Notice the form used for rok in this practical sentence.
- 3Another use of year
Nie pamiętam numeru roku.
I do not remember the year number.
The construction shows how rok fits a different situation.
Mistakes English speakers make with rok
Incorrect: Nie ma rok.
Correct: Nie ma roku.
After nie ma, rok takes the genitive form roku.
Incorrect: z rok
Correct: z rokiem
When z means with, use the instrumental: z rokiem. Z can also mean from.
Good to know
Rok is a year; lata is its irregular plural and lat is genitive plural.
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Describe year in two different contexts
Partner
Ułóż zdanie z tym słowem.
Make a sentence with this word.
You
Rok jest przestępny.
The year is a leap year.
Partner
A teraz podaj inny przykład.
Now give a different example.
You
Spędzam rok za granicą.
I spend a year abroad.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Year" in Polish
What grammatical form is rok?
Rok is masculine. No article is required with rok; surrounding words carry its gender and number agreement.
How does rok change as a direct object?
The accusative form is rok. For comparison, the genitive is roku; negation can change the case required by a verb.
How do I use rok after “with”?
Use z rokiem. Here z introduces the instrumental form of rok, rather than its dictionary form.
What should I know about using rok?
Rok is a year; lata is its irregular plural and lat is genitive plural.
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