alfabet
/alˈfa.bɛt/
The English phrase "the alphabet" is translated into Polish as alfabet.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say "of the alphabet", use the genitive form alfabetu, which is used to indicate possession or after the preposition od (from). To say "with the alphabet", use the instrumental form alfabetem, which follows prepositions such as z (with).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /alˈfa.bɛt/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The Polish alfabet includes the letter ł, which is visually a crossed 'L' but is pronounced like the English 'w' in 'water'.
- Although alfabet is the standard term, a Polish speaker might refer to the letters themselves as abecadło, a word that evokes a more playful or old-fashioned sense of learning one's ABCs.
- The word alfabet is an internationalism that first appeared in Polish texts between 1624 and 1639.
Examples in context
- Jaka jest ostatnia litera alfabetu?What's the last letter of the alphabet?This sentence is useful for asking about the last letter of the alfabet.Tatoeba #989398 by zipangu, translation #9813574 by hecko
- Zapisz alfabet dużymi literami.Write the alphabet in capitals.This sentence is useful for instructions to write the alfabet using capital letters.Tatoeba #2212724 by Mar, translation #67288 by CM
- 'A' to pierwsza litera alfabetu.A is the first letter of the alphabet.This sentence is useful for stating that 'A' is the first letter of the alfabet.Tatoeba #393327 by kertoip, translation #72255 by CK
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Example conversation
Krzysztof is helping Anna learn a new language.
- KrzysztofZnasz już cały alfabet?Do you already know the whole alphabet?
- AnnaTak, ale alfabet jest bardzo trudny.Yes, but the alphabet is very difficult.
- KrzysztofMożemy go powtórzyć razem.We can repeat it together.
- AnnaTo dobry pomysł, Krzysztofie.That is a good idea, Krzysztof.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry alfabet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alfabet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
