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polnisch
Polish
Relating to the country of Poland, its inhabitants, its culture, or its language.
example
Wir haben gestern ein traditionelles polnisches Gericht gekocht.
Yesterday we cooked a traditional Polish dish.
polnisch
Polish
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Word formation
The adjective 'polnisch' (Polish) is derived from the country name 'Polen' (Poland) with the ending '-isch' (-ish). This ending is often used to form adjectives for nationalities or geographic origins.
EXAMPLE
Die polnische Ostseeküste ist ein beliebtes Urlaubsziel.
The Polish Baltic coast is a popular vacation destination.
Use as an adjective
As an adjective, 'polnisch' (Polish) describes a noun more closely and is written in lowercase. Like other adjectives before a noun, it must be declined.
EXAMPLE
Er liest gerne Bücher polnischer Autoren.
He enjoys reading books by Polish authors.
Typical collocations
'Polnisch' (Polish) is often used in connection with culture, geography, or products. Typical examples are 'die polnische Küche' (Polish cuisine), 'polnische Städte' (Polish cities), or 'die polnische Grenze' (the Polish border).
EXAMPLE
Die polnische Küche ist für ihre Pierogi bekannt.
Polish cuisine is known for its pierogi.
Compare with
polnisch vs Pole
Pole
'polnisch' and 'der Pole' both refer to Poland, but grammatically they belong to different groups. 'polnisch' is an adjective. You use it for the language, culture, origin, or things from Poland, for example 'polnisches Essen' (Polish food) or 'polnisch sprechen' (to speak Polish). 'der Pole' is a noun and means a man from Poland or with Polish citizenship. The words can be confused because both have to do with nationality. Remember: for a quality or a language, use 'polnisch'; for a male person, use 'der Pole'.
polnisch
Meine Nachbarin spricht zu Hause oft polnisch mit ihrer Familie.
My neighbor often speaks Polish with her family at home.
Pole
Der neue Fahrer ist Pole und kommt aus Krakau.
The new driver is a Pole and comes from Kraków.
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