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Polish Vocabulary → Introduction to Polish Vocabulary → Colors and Shapes

Colors and shapes are essential vocabulary when learning a new language. They help us describe our surroundings and communicate with others. In this lesson, we will learn the names of colors and common shapes in Polish.

Colors

Here are the most common colors in Polish:

Polish	Pronunciation	English
czerwony	['t​͡ʂɛrvɔnɨ]	red
niebieski	[ɲɛ'bʲɛskʲi]	blue
zielony	[ʑɛ'lɔnɨ]	green
żółty	['ʐuw.tɨ]	yellow
pomarańczowy	[pɔ.ma'raɲ.t͡ʂɔ.vɨ]	orange
różowy	['ru.ʐɔ.vɨ]	pink
fioletowy	[fjɔ'lɛ.tɔ.vɨ]	purple
czarny	['ʈ​͡ʂarnɨ]	black
biały	['bja.wɨ]	white
szary	['ʂarɨ]	gray

Some things to keep in mind: - In Polish, colors are adjectives and must agree in gender with the noun they describe. - The pronunciation given here uses the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) system, but if you're not familiar with IPA, you can use the approximate sounds given in the brackets.

Shapes

Here are some common shapes in Polish:

• Kwadrat - square
• Koło - circle
• Trójkąt - triangle
• Romb - diamond
• Owal - oval
• Prostokąt - rectangle

Learning these shapes will help you describe objects more accurately and be more creative when you speak Polish!

Fun Fact

Did you know that the colors of the Polish flag - white and red - are symbolic? White represents hope and peace, while red stands for courage, strength, and bloodshed in defense of the country.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned the names of colors and common shapes in Polish. Keep practicing and incorporating these new words into your vocabulary, and you'll be speaking Polish like a pro in no time!

Sources

• Kolory i Kształty (Colors and Shapes in Polish) Desk Mat | Learn ...
• Let's Learn Polish: Nuts & Vegetables: Polish Picture Words Book ...

Table of Contents - Polish Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Alphabet and Pronunciation

• Polish Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Questions and Negations

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Articles

• Noun Gender
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Status

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparative and Superlative

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Polish Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Polish Cuisine

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• Clothes
• At a Party
• Religion
• Reptiles
• Advanced Technology Vocabulary
• Weather
• Time
• Trees
• Colors
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