When counting in Polish, the word for 'eight' is osiem. This is a fundamental number to learn. It's often used when talking about quantities, age, or time. For example, if you want to say 'eight years', you would say osiem lat. Remember that the gender of the noun you are counting can sometimes affect the form of the number, but for 'osiem' it generally stays the same in most basic contexts.
When counting in Polish, the word for 'eight' is osiem. This is a fundamental number to learn. It's often used in everyday situations like telling time, stating a quantity, or giving a phone number. Remember to pronounce the 'o' like the 'o' in 'go' and the 'sie' like 'shye'. Practice counting from one to ten, and you'll find 'osiem' slots right in.
§ What 'osiem' means
- Word
- osiem
- Part of Speech
- noun
- Definition
- eight
- CEFR Level
- A1
'Osiem' is the Polish word for the number 'eight'. It's a fundamental number you'll use in many everyday situations. As an A1 learner, mastering basic numbers like 'osiem' is crucial for telling time, counting objects, and giving your age.
§ How to use 'osiem'
The number 'osiem' is straightforward. Like in English, it represents the quantity of eight. It doesn't change based on gender or case when used with most nouns, which is a nice break from some other Polish numbers. However, when counting people, there are specific forms for 'osiem' you'll learn later (collective numerals). For now, focus on its basic use.
Mam osiem lat.
This translates to: I am eight years old. (Literally: I have eight years.)
Kupiłem osiem jabłek.
This means: I bought eight apples.
§ 'Osiem' in daily life
You'll hear 'osiem' in many contexts. Here are some common ones:
- Telling time: 'Jest ósma godzina.' (It's eight o'clock.) Note the feminine form 'ósma' when referring to hours.
- Counting objects: Whether it's groceries, books, or people, 'osiem' helps you quantify.
- Ages: As shown above, 'Mam osiem lat' is how you state an eight-year-old's age.
- Phone numbers: When someone gives you a phone number, you'll hear individual digits, including 'osiem'.
- Addresses: Building numbers, apartment numbers, 'osiem' will come up.
Here are a few more examples:
Mamy osiem krzeseł w kuchni.
We have eight chairs in the kitchen.
Pociąg odjeżdża o godzinie ósmej.
The train departs at eight o'clock. (Notice the instrumental case 'ósmej' here.)
§ 'Osiem' in work, school, and news
In more formal settings, 'osiem' is just as common:
- Work: In an office, you might hear about 'osiem godzin pracy' (eight hours of work) or 'osiem zespołów' (eight teams).
- School: A teacher might say 'Proszę otworzyć książki na stronie osiemdziesiąt osiem.' (Please open your books to page eighty-eight.) or 'Mamy osiem zadań domowych.' (We have eight homework assignments.)
- News: News reports often use numbers for statistics, dates, and times. You'll definitely encounter 'osiem' there, for example, 'o godzinie ósmej rano' (at eight in the morning) or 'raport zawiera osiem kluczowych punktów' (the report contains eight key points).
Projekt ma osiem etapów.
The project has eight stages.
Jest ośmiu
There are eight students in the group. (Here, you see the collective numeral form 'ośmiu' for male persons.)
دليل النطق
- Mispronouncing 'o' as in 'oh' instead of a shorter, more rounded 'o' sound.
- Not softening the 's' and 'm' sounds sufficiently (the 'ś' is a soft 'sh' sound, and the 'm' is slightly palatalized due to the preceding 'e').
مستوى الصعوبة
Short, common word.
Simple spelling.
Pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers.
Clearly distinguishable.
ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك
المتطلبات الأساسية
تعلّم لاحقاً
متقدم
قواعد يجب معرفتها
Numbers in Polish often change form depending on the noun they modify and the grammatical case. 'Osiem' is a basic cardinal number.
Mam osiem jabłek. (I have eight apples.)
When counting, numbers from five upwards (including 'osiem') typically require the genitive plural form of the noun.
osiem kobiet (eight women), osiem samochodów (eight cars)
In spoken Polish, 'osiem' can sometimes be followed by the nominative plural if the noun is inanimate and the context is very clear, though the genitive plural is grammatically preferred.
Widzę osiem domy (less common, technically incorrect but sometimes heard) vs. Widzę osiem domów (correct: I see eight houses).
When 'osiem' is part of a larger number (e.g., 'dwadzieścia osiem' - twenty-eight), the same genitive plural rule for the noun applies.
dwadzieścia osiem lat (twenty-eight years)
Ordinal numbers derived from 'osiem' (e.g., 'ósmy' - eighth) behave like adjectives and agree in gender, number, and case with the noun they modify.
Ósmy dzień (the eighth day), ósma godzina (the eighth hour)
أمثلة حسب المستوى
W wieku osiemnastu lat rozpocząłem swoją pierwszą pracę na pełny etat.
At eighteen, I started my first full-time job.
osiemnastu - genitive case of eighteen, used with 'w wieku' (at the age of)
Potrzebuję ośmiu jajek do tego przepisu na ciasto.
I need eight eggs for this cake recipe.
ośmiu - genitive case of eight, used after numbers with nouns in plural
Spotkajmy się o osiemnastej, żeby omówić projekt.
Let's meet at six PM (eighteenth hour) to discuss the project.
osiemnastej - genitive case of eighteenth, used with 'o' (at) for time
Mój syn ma osiem lat i chodzi do drugiej klasy.
My son is eight years old and goes to second grade.
osiem - nominative case of eight, used directly with 'lat' (years) after numbers
Pociąg odjeżdża z peronu ósmego za dziesięć minut.
The train departs from platform eight in ten minutes.
ósmego - genitive case of eighth, used with 'peronu' (platform)
Kupiłem osiem butelek wody na wycieczkę w góry.
I bought eight bottles of water for the mountain trip.
osiem - nominative case of eight, used directly with 'butelek' (bottles) after numbers
Pracuję osiem godzin dziennie od poniedziałku do piątku.
I work eight hours a day from Monday to Friday.
osiem - nominative case of eight, used directly with 'godzin' (hours) after numbers
Musimy pokonać jeszcze osiem kilometrów, zanim dotrzemy do celu.
We still have eight kilometers to go before we reach our destination.
osiem - nominative case of eight, used directly with 'kilometrów' (kilometers) after numbers
أنماط نحوية
أنماط الجُمل
Mam osiem lat.
I am eight years old. (Literally: I have eight years.)
Osiem jabłek.
Eight apples.
Jestem w pokoju numer osiem.
I am in room number eight.
Osiem godzin pracy.
Eight hours of work.
Kupuję osiem bułek.
I am buying eight rolls.
Mamy osiem psów.
We have eight dogs.
Widzę osiem samochodów.
I see eight cars.
Osiem książek leży na stole.
Eight books are lying on the table.
نصائح
Numbers are important
Learning numbers like 'osiem' early helps with everyday conversations. Think about how often you use numbers in English.
Practice counting
Practice counting from one to ten in Polish. 'Jeden, dwa, trzy, cztery, pięć, sześć, siedem, osiem, dziewięć, dziesięć.' Say it out loud.
Associate with images
Find eight objects around you and count them in Polish, pointing to each one. This visual aid can help memory.
Listen to native speakers
Listen to how native Polish speakers pronounce 'osiem'. Pay attention to the 'o' and the 'i' sounds. The pronunciation is straightforward.
Use in simple sentences
Try to form a simple sentence: 'Mam osiem lat.' (I am eight years old.) Or 'Mam osiem książek.' (I have eight books.)
Gender agreement
While 'osiem' itself doesn't change for gender, the nouns it modifies might change form later on. For now, just focus on the number. This is an advanced topic for later.
Age in Poland
In Poland, asking someone's age is common, especially among children. Knowing numbers helps in this context. 'Ile masz lat?' (How old are you?) 'Mam osiem lat.' (I am eight years old.)
Flashcards help
Create a flashcard with 'osiem' on one side and 'eight' on the other. Review it regularly.
Write it down
Write 'osiem' multiple times. The act of writing can help solidify the word in your memory. Focus on the spelling.
Cardinal vs. ordinal
Remember 'osiem' is a cardinal number (like 'one, two, three'). Later you will learn ordinal numbers (like 'first, second, third').
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYou can pronounce 'osiem' as OH-shem. The 'o' is like the 'o' in 'go', and the 'i' is like the 'ee' in 'see'.
'Osiem' is a cardinal number, meaning it's a counting word like 'one', 'two', 'three', etc. In this case, it means 'eight'.
You can use it like this: 'Mam osiem książek.' (I have eight books.) Or: 'Jestem w domu o ósmej.' (I am home at eight o'clock.) Note the change to 'ósmej' when referring to time, which is a common pattern for numbers in Polish.
A common phrase might be 'osiem dni' (eight days) or 'osiem lat' (eight years).
Yes, like many Polish numbers, 'osiem' can change its form depending on the gender and case of the noun it modifies. For example, you might see 'ósmy' (eighth male) or 'ósma' (eighth female). For a beginner, focus on 'osiem' itself first.
'Osiem' means 'eight' (the number itself). 'Ósmy' means 'eighth' (the ordinal form, like 'first', 'second').
Yes, when you use 'osiem' to count things, the noun that follows it will typically be in the genitive plural form. For example, 'osiem kotów' (eight cats), not 'osiem koty'.
It's a basic number. You'll use it to learn more complex numbers later, like 'osiemnaście' (eighteen) or 'osiemdziesiąt' (eighty).
Yes, but it often changes to 'ósma' or 'ósmej'. For example, 'Jest ósma' (It is eight o'clock) or 'Spotkajmy się o ósmej' (Let's meet at eight o'clock). The form changes based on the context.
You could try to associate it with something that has eight parts, like an octagon. Repetition is key – say it aloud a few times: 'osiem, osiem, osiem'.
اختبر نفسك 42 أسئلة
Write a short sentence using 'osiem' to describe the number of something you have, for example, eight books, eight friends, or eight apples. Make sure the sentence is grammatically correct in Polish.
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Sample answer
Mam osiem książek.
Imagine you are telling someone your phone number. If the last two digits are 'osiem osiem', write how you would say that part of the number in Polish.
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osiem osiem
You are making a shopping list and need to buy eight of something. Write a simple phrase in Polish indicating 'eight' of an item, for example, 'eight eggs' or 'eight pencils'.
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Sample answer
osiem jajek
Ile lat ma brat? (How old is the brother?)
Read this passage:
Mój brat ma osiem lat. Idziemy razem do szkoły. Czasami gramy w piłkę, a czasami czytamy książki. Jego ulubiony kolor to niebieski. Ma też osiem zabawek.
Ile lat ma brat? (How old is the brother?)
The passage states 'Mój brat ma osiem lat' which means 'My brother is eight years old'.
The passage states 'Mój brat ma osiem lat' which means 'My brother is eight years old'.
Ile róż jest w ogrodzie? (How many roses are in the garden?)
Read this passage:
W moim ogrodzie rosną piękne kwiaty. Jest tam osiem róż i trzy tulipany. Róże są czerwone, a tulipany żółte. Bardzo lubię spędzać czas w ogrodzie.
Ile róż jest w ogrodzie? (How many roses are in the garden?)
The passage mentions 'Jest tam osiem róż', which translates to 'There are eight roses'.
The passage mentions 'Jest tam osiem róż', which translates to 'There are eight roses'.
Ile lekcji jest dzisiaj w szkole? (How many lessons are there today at school?)
Read this passage:
Dzisiaj w szkole mamy osiem lekcji. Zaczynamy o ósmej rano i kończymy o trzeciej po południu. Moje ulubione lekcje to matematyka i język polski.
Ile lekcji jest dzisiaj w szkole? (How many lessons are there today at school?)
The text states 'Dzisiaj w szkole mamy osiem lekcji', meaning 'Today at school we have eight lessons'.
The text states 'Dzisiaj w szkole mamy osiem lekcji', meaning 'Today at school we have eight lessons'.
My sister is eight years old.
The train leaves at eight in the morning.
I bought eight apples at the market.
Read this aloud:
Powiedz, ile kosztuje osiem bułek.
Focus: o-siem bu-łek
قلت:
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Read this aloud:
Powiedz, że spotykasz się z przyjaciółmi o ósmej wieczorem.
Focus: ós-mej wie-czo-rem
قلت:
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Powiedz, że masz osiem książek do przeczytania.
Focus: o-siem książek
قلت:
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This sentence translates to 'Tomorrow at eight in the morning we have a meeting.' The numeral 'osiem' changes to 'ósmej' in this context due to Polish grammar rules (locative case).
This sentence means 'Drink at least eight glasses of water daily.' The direct use of 'osiem' is appropriate here.
This sentence translates to 'My flight is scheduled for the twenty-eighth minute past midnight.' 'Osiem' changes to 'ósmą' in combination with 'dwudziestą' (twenty) and agrees with 'minutę' (minute).
This sentence refers to a past event that happened eight years ago. The number 'osiem' (eight) directly modifies 'lat' (years).
This sentence emphasizes the minimum quantity of reports needed, where 'osiem' specifies the number. The word order is typical for such a phrase.
This sentence indicates a specific time for a rescheduled meeting. 'Osiemnastą trzydzieści' (eighteen thirty) means 6:30 PM, which is a common way to express time in Polish.
Listen to the word and repeat it.
You will hear a number of apples. State that number.
Listen for the number of people.
Read this aloud:
Powiedz "osiem" wyraźnie.
Focus: o-shem
قلت:
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Read this aloud:
Sformułuj zdanie z użyciem słowa "osiem".
Focus: osiem
قلت:
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Read this aloud:
Opisz, co widzisz na obrazku, używając liczby osiem.
Focus: osiem
قلت:
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Compose a short narrative (3-4 sentences) describing a historical event where the number eight played a significant role. For instance, consider the number of participants, years, or notable items.
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Sample answer
W roku 1989, dokładnie ósmego sierpnia, rozpoczęły się kluczowe rozmowy Okrągłego Stołu w Polsce, które doprowadziły do transformacji ustrojowej. Osiem głównych tematów było dyskutowanych przez osiem zespołów roboczych. To był przełomowy moment w historii kraju, symbolizujący nadejście nowej ery.
Write an email to a friend, suggesting a plan for a weekend getaway. Include at least two instances where you naturally use the number 'osiem' (eight) in Polish, for example, referring to a time or a quantity of items.
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Cześć Aniu, Co powiesz na wypad w góry w ten weekend? Moglibyśmy wyjechać w sobotę o ósmej rano, żeby ominąć korki. Planuję zabrać osiem kanapek na drogę, żebyśmy nie zgłodnieli. Daj znać, co myślisz! Pozdrawiam, Kasia
Describe a personal achievement or a skill you've mastered, explaining how long it took or how many steps were involved, incorporating 'osiem' naturally into your description.
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Nauka gry na pianinie zajęła mi dokładnie osiem lat, zanim poczułem się naprawdę pewnie. Na początku uczyłem się przez osiem miesięcy podstawowych akordów, a później poświęciłem się nauce bardziej skomplikowanych utworów. To było wymagające, ale satysfakcjonujące doświadczenie.
Ile razy Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy wspierała konkretne cele medyczne, według tekstu?
Read this passage:
Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy, od lat symbol solidarności i dobroczynności w Polsce, co roku organizuje swój finał, podczas którego zbierane są fundusze na sprzęt medyczny. Już osiemnastokrotnie WOŚP wspierała konkretne cele medyczne, a w ubiegłym roku osiem milionów złotych zostało przeznaczonych na walkę z chorobami płuc. Społeczeństwo aktywnie uczestniczy w licytacjach, a liczba wolontariuszy sięga dziesiątek tysięcy. Wiele lokalnych sztabów rozpoczyna zbiórkę już o ósmej rano w dniu finału.
Ile razy Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy wspierała konkretne cele medyczne, według tekstu?
Tekst wyraźnie mówi: 'Już osiemnastokrotnie WOŚP wspierała konkretne cele medyczne'.
Tekst wyraźnie mówi: 'Już osiemnastokrotnie WOŚP wspierała konkretne cele medyczne'.
Jaki element Kościoła św. Anny w Krakowie, według tekstu, zdobi bogata rzeźba?
Read this passage:
Architektura baroku w Polsce rozkwitła w XVII i XVIII wieku, pozostawiając po sobie wiele wspaniałych budowli sakralnych i świeckich. Jednym z najbardziej rozpoznawalnych przykładów jest Pałac Wilanowski, budowany etapami przez osiemdziesiąt lat. Innym znaczącym obiektem jest Kościół św. Anny w Krakowie, gdzie co ósmy filar zdobi bogata rzeźba. Charakterystyczne dla tej epoki są symetria i monumentalność, często odzwierciedlające ówczesne trendy artystyczne.
Jaki element Kościoła św. Anny w Krakowie, według tekstu, zdobi bogata rzeźba?
W tekście jest napisane: 'gdzie co ósmy filar zdobi bogata rzeźba'.
W tekście jest napisane: 'gdzie co ósmy filar zdobi bogata rzeźba'.
Ile godzin może zająć podróż pociągiem regionalnym z Warszawy do Gdańska?
Read this passage:
Podróżowanie koleją w Polsce, zwłaszcza na dłuższych trasach, wymaga często wcześniejszego planowania. Na przykład, trasa z Warszawy do Gdańska może zająć około pięciu godzin, jeśli jedzie się pociągiem Pendolino. Inne połączenia, takie jak te regionalne, mogą mieć więcej przystanków i zabrać więcej czasu, nawet do ośmiu godzin. Zawsze warto sprawdzić rozkład jazdy, aby uniknąć niespodzianek.
Ile godzin może zająć podróż pociągiem regionalnym z Warszawy do Gdańska?
Tekst wskazuje, że regionalne połączenia mogą zająć 'nawet do ośmiu godzin'.
Tekst wskazuje, że regionalne połączenia mogą zająć 'nawet do ośmiu godzin'.
This sentence means 'Tomorrow at eight in the morning we have a meeting.' The word order is crucial for conveying the correct meaning.
This sentence translates to 'It took me eight hours of work.' The numerical adjective 'osiem' precedes the noun 'godzin'.
This sentence means 'She has eight years of experience in this industry.' Pay attention to the genitive plural 'lat'.
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Perfect score!
Numbers are important
Learning numbers like 'osiem' early helps with everyday conversations. Think about how often you use numbers in English.
Practice counting
Practice counting from one to ten in Polish. 'Jeden, dwa, trzy, cztery, pięć, sześć, siedem, osiem, dziewięć, dziesięć.' Say it out loud.
Associate with images
Find eight objects around you and count them in Polish, pointing to each one. This visual aid can help memory.
Listen to native speakers
Listen to how native Polish speakers pronounce 'osiem'. Pay attention to the 'o' and the 'i' sounds. The pronunciation is straightforward.
محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات general
a
A1and/but
adaptacja
B2the process of adjusting to new conditions
adekwatny
C1Satisfactory or acceptable in quality or quantity.
akceptowalny
C1Able to be agreed on; satisfactory.
akceptować
B1To accept or agree to something
albo
A1or
ale
A1but
alternatywa
C1One of two or more available possibilities.
angielski
A1English
atrakcyjny
B1Pleasing or appealing to the senses
