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"Zero" in Polish: zero
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Zero in Polish is zero, the number 0. Its genitive form is zera. Zero is followed by genitive plural in zero osób; od zera means from zero and uses the noun-like genitive zera.
A useful quantity
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How to pronounce zero
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zero
/ˈzɛrɔ/
In zero, keep the vowels clear and avoid adding vowels inside consonant clusters. The content words in zero normally use penultimate stress when they have multiple syllables.
"Zero" in Polish: quick reference
| Polish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| zero | 0 Counting or dictionary form. | Counting or dictionary form. |
| zera | 0 in a genitive construction Changes with the grammar of the sentence. | Changes with the grammar of the sentence. |
| Mam zero punktów. | I have zero points. A complete quantity in a sentence. | A complete quantity in a sentence. |
How to use zero in real life
- 1A useful quantity
Mam zero punktów.
I have zero points.
Zero is followed by genitive plural in zero osób; od zera means from zero and uses the noun-like genitive zera.
- 2Time or another everyday count
Temperatura wynosi zero stopni.
The temperature is zero degrees.
This sentence keeps zero in the counting form and shows the noun used with it.
- 3A genitive construction
Zaczynam od zera.
I start from zero.
Zera is the genitive form corresponding to zero.
Mistakes English speakers make with zero
Incorrect: Mam zero punkty.
Correct: Mam zero punktów.
The noun after zero must use the case and number shown in Mam zero punktów.
Incorrect: Zaczynam od zero.
Correct: Zaczynam od zera.
This negative construction requires genitive zera, rather than counting form zero.
Good to know
Zero is followed by genitive plural in zero osób; od zera means from zero and uses the noun-like genitive zera.
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Practice a quantity of 0
Partner
Jak użyjesz tej liczby w zdaniu?
How will you use this number in a sentence?
You
Mam zero punktów.
I have zero points.
Partner
A w innym kontekście?
And in another context?
You
Temperatura wynosi zero stopni.
The temperature is zero degrees.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Zero" in Polish
What number does zero express?
Zero is 0. For example: Mam zero punktów. — I have zero points.
What noun form follows zero?
Zero is followed by genitive plural in zero osób; od zera means from zero and uses the noun-like genitive zera.
Does zero change in genitive constructions?
Yes. The form shown here is zera: Zaczynam od zera. — I start from zero.
Can you give another example with zero?
Temperatura wynosi zero stopni. — The temperature is zero degrees.
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