§ Basic meaning of ulica
- Definition
- Street (a public road in a city or town with houses or buildings on one or both sides).
The word ulica is feminine in Polish. This means any adjectives or other words describing it will also be in their feminine form. This is super important for correct grammar.
§ How to use ulica in sentences
Let's look at some examples of ulica in action. Pay close attention to how it changes.
§ Singular forms of ulica
Here are the different forms of ulica you'll encounter when talking about one street:
- Nominative (subject): ulica (the street)
- Genitive (of the street): ulicy
- Dative (to the street): ulicy
- Accusative (direct object, the street): ulicę
- Instrumental (by/with the street): ulicą
- Locative (on/at the street): ulicy
- Vocative (addressing the street): ulico
Don't get overwhelmed by the cases. Focus on understanding the common uses first. Here are some key patterns:
§ Talking about 'a street' (Nominative)
To jest nowa ulica.
- Hint
- This is a new street.
Here, ulica is the subject of the sentence, so it's in the Nominative case.
§ Saying 'on the street' (Locative)
When you want to say something is on the street, you typically use the preposition na (on/at) followed by ulicy (Locative case).
Sklep jest na ulicy Kościelnej.
- Hint
- The shop is on Kościelna Street.
Widzę ludzi na ulicy.
- Hint
- I see people on the street.
§ Saying 'down the street' or 'along the street' (Accusative with 'przez')
If you're talking about moving through or along a street, you'll often use the preposition przez (through/across) with ulicę (Accusative case).
Idziemy przez ulicę.
- Hint
- We are going across the street.
§ Plural forms of ulica
When talking about multiple streets, the forms change again:
- Nominative (subjects): ulice (the streets)
- Genitive (of the streets): ulic
- Dative (to the streets): ulicom
- Accusative (direct objects, the streets): ulice
- Instrumental (by/with the streets): ulicami
- Locative (on/at the streets): ulicach
- Vocative (addressing the streets): ulice
§ Example with plural 'ulice'
W tym mieście jest wiele pięknych ulic.
- Hint
- There are many beautiful streets in this city.
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Po wielogodzinnych poszukiwaniach w labiryncie miejskim, wreszcie udało im się odnaleźć właściwą ___.
Here we need the accusative case of 'ulica' (street) because it is the direct object of the verb 'odnaleźć' (to find).
Władze miasta ogłosiły, że z powodu planowanych remontów, główna ___ będzie zamknięta dla ruchu przez cały miesiąc.
The word 'ulica' (street) is the subject of the sentence, so it should be in the nominative case.
Architekt zaproponował, aby poszerzyć chodniki i stworzyć deptak na sąsiedniej ___, co znacznie poprawiłoby estetykę okolicy.
The preposition 'na' (on) with the feminine noun 'ulica' (street) in this context requires the locative case, which is 'ulicy'.
Mimo ostrzeżeń, kierowca zignorował znaki drogowe i wjechał pod prąd w jednokierunkową ___.
The verb 'wjechać w' (to drive into) with a feminine noun like 'ulica' (street) requires the accusative case, 'ulicę'.
Po zmroku, opustoszała ___ tętniła życiem jedynie w świetle latarni, tworząc atmosferę rodem z dawnych kryminałów.
Here, 'ulica' (street) is the subject of the verb 'tętniła' (was bustling) and is in the nominative case.
Przewodnik opowiadał o bogatej historii każdej ___ w starym mieście, wzbudzając podziw turystów.
The word 'każdej' (each) and the noun 'ulicy' (street) are in the genitive case, which is required after the pronoun 'każdej' when referring to a countable noun.
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atrakcja
B1something that provides entertainment or enjoyment
autobus
A1bus
bagaż
B1Suitcases and bags taken on a trip
bilet
A1ticket
bilety
B1official pieces of paper allowing entry or travel
chodzić
A1to walk
ciężarówka
B1A large motor vehicle used for transporting goods.
dojazd
A2commute
dworzec
A1station
flota
B1a group of ships or vehicles
