baterie
The English phrase "batteries" is baterie in Polish.
baterie refers to devices that store chemical energy to provide electricity for electronic equipment.
Which one should you use?
baterie is the standard plural form and also serves as the accusative form used when the batteries are the direct object of a verb, such as kupić (to buy). For heavy-duty rechargeable batteries, such as those used in cars, the term akumulatory is often used instead. The singular form of the word is bateria.
How does it change in a sentence?
While baterie is the standard plural, the form baterii is the genitive singular or plural. This form is used after certain prepositions or when expressing possession, such as in the phrase brak baterii (lack of batteries).
Did you know?
- In music, the term bateria is used to describe a 'drum kit' or a set of percussion instruments. A musician might ask for a bateria rather than the English 'drums'.
- In a technical or military context, the word bateria can also refer to a 'battery' of artillery or a group of cannons. This shares the same linguistic root as the English word 'battery'.
- The word bateria can be used to describe a 'battery' of tests in a medical or psychological setting. In Polish, this refers to a set of different procedures performed in sequence.
Examples in context
- Poproszę baterie do aparatu.Please give me batteries for a camera.This sentence is useful for requesting batteries for a camera using the form baterie.Tatoeba #933290 by zipangu, translation #932997 by CK
- Panele solarne podczas dnia ładują baterie.The solar panels charge the batteries during the day.This sentence is useful for describing how solar panels charge batteries using the form baterie.Tatoeba #7703680 by qmak, translation #5561472 by Hybrid
- Zegarkom mojego dziadka trzeba wymienić baterie.The batteries of my grandfather's watches have to be replaced.This sentence is useful for stating that the batteries in watches need replacement using the form baterie.Tatoeba #10810091 by sebek5000, translation #10810104 by sebek5000
- Gdzie mogę kupić baterie do mojego aparatu fotograficznego?Where can I buy batteries for my camera?
Example conversation
Krzysztof and Małgorzata are in the kitchen preparing for a camping trip.
- MałgorzataCzy masz nowe baterie do latarki?Do you have new batteries for the flashlight?
- KrzysztofTak, kupiłem baterie wczoraj w sklepie.Yes, I bought batteries yesterday at the shop.
- MałgorzataTo świetnie, sprawdźmy czy działają.That is great, let's check if they work.
- KrzysztofJuż je sprawdzam, wszystko jest gotowe.I am checking them now, everything is ready.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
