Unraveling the Complexity of Polish Prepositions

Welcome to the 442nd episode of the Learn Polish Podcast, an invaluable resource for getting to grips with the nuances of the Polish language. Get ready as we explore an intriguing grammatical topic - the translation of the word 'from' into Polish. As straightforward as it might seem in English, the word 'from' has three different equivalents in Polish: 'z', 'od', and 'znad'. Each has its own unique contexts and usages, making this topic an engaging one to delve into.

Start off with us on the journey of dissecting these prepositions by understanding when and how to use 'z', which could concern place, city, or country. Further solidify your comprehension with a hands-on quiz! Following that, get enlightened on the usage of 'od' in relation to people, days, hours, and months. Lastly, encounter the less conventional 'znad', used in the context of water bodies.

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Words used in this episode:

 

Z kina- From the cinema

 

Z pracy- From work

 

Skąd wracasz?- Where are you coming back from?

 

Wracam z Krakowa- I'm coming back from Krakow

 

Jestem z Łodzi- I'm from Łódź

 

Jestem z Polski- I'm from Poland

 

Skąd jesteś?- Where are you from?

 

Od mojej mamy- From my mother

 

Od Kamili- From Kamila

 

Od poniedziałku, soboty- From Monday, Saturday

 

Pracuję od ósmej- I work from eight

 

Od maja, lipca- From May, July

 

Wracam znad morza, znad jeziora, znad rzeki- I'm coming back from the sea, from the lake, from the river