Signification
A residence of large size.
Contexte culturel
The 'Kostka Polska' (Polish Cube) is a common type of 'duży dom' from the 1970s. They are square, flat-roofed, and were designed to maximize space within strict communist regulations. Multi-generational living is common. A 'duży dom' often houses three generations, with separate entrances for each family unit. The 'Parapetówka' is a housewarming party. If you buy a 'duży dom', you are expected to host a big party for all your friends. In rural areas, a 'duży dom' was historically made of wood, but now brick (cegła) is the symbol of permanence and wealth.
Word Order
Always put 'duży' before 'dom' to sound natural. 'Dom duży' sounds like you're reading a tax form.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'dom' is masculine. If you switch to 'willa', you must say 'duża willa'.
Signification
A residence of large size.
Word Order
Always put 'duży' before 'dom' to sound natural. 'Dom duży' sounds like you're reading a tax form.
Gender Agreement
Remember that 'dom' is masculine. If you switch to 'willa', you must say 'duża willa'.
Diminutives
If you want to sound more affectionate about a house, use 'duży domek', even if it's actually quite big!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'duży'.
Mój brat ma _______ dom.
'Dom' is masculine singular nominative/accusative, so 'duży' is correct.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Polish sentence:
Adjective comes first, and it must be masculine.
Match the Polish phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Basic adjective-noun pairings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Gdzie mieszkasz? B: Mieszkam w _______ _______.
After 'w' (in), we use the locative case.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMój brat ma _______ dom.
'Dom' is masculine singular nominative/accusative, so 'duży' is correct.
Select the natural Polish sentence:
Adjective comes first, and it must be masculine.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic adjective-noun pairings.
A: Gdzie mieszkasz? B: Mieszkam w _______ _______.
After 'w' (in), we use the locative case.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, use 'duże mieszkanie' for an apartment. 'Dom' implies a standalone building.
'Duży' is standard 'big'. 'Wielki' is 'huge' or 'great' and carries more emotion.
You say 'Jestem w dużym domu'.
It is neutral and can be used in any context, from casual to formal.
It's a cultural symbol of success and family stability after the communist era.
It means both! Context tells you which one is meant.
The plural is 'duże domy'.
Yes, that means 'The house is big'.
Only if the house is extremely luxurious and expensive.
It's a semi-detached house. You can have a 'duży bliźniak'.
Expressions liées
mieszkanie
contrastapartment
wielki dom
similarhuge house
rezydencja
specialized formmansion/residence
domek letniskowy
specialized formsummer cottage
kamienica
similartenement house
