telewizor
/tɛ.lɛˈvi.zɔr/
The English phrase "tv" is translated into Polish as telewizor.
telewizor is a noun used to refer to the physical device used for watching programs.
Meaning: abbreviation for television (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use telewizor when talking about the physical machine. If you are referring to the medium of broadcasting or the industry itself, use telewizja.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word telewizor changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. It becomes telewizora in the genitive case, which is used to indicate possession or after a negation. It changes to telewizorowi in the dative case, and to telewizorem in the instrumental case, which can mean "with" or "by" the TV.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /tɛ.lɛˈvi.zɔr/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- During the communist era in Poland, owning a telewizor was a significant status symbol and often required a specific permit or long waiting lists.
- Polish speakers often use the diminutive telewizoryk when referring to a very small or cute television set.
- The word telewizor is borrowed from the English word 'televisor', which is now rarely used in modern English to describe the machine.
Examples in context
- Czy nie masz telewizora?Don't you have a TV?This sentence shows how to use the genitive form telewizora after a negation.Tatoeba #10589338 by polski_ren, translation #8873761 by CK
- Mam telewizor w sypialni.I have a TV in my bedroom.This sentence shows the use of the word in a simple statement.Tatoeba #11573207 by tokzyk, translation #4104452 by Hybrid
- To jest ogromny telewizor.That is a huge TV.This sentence uses the word to describe the size of the device.Tatoeba #6029698 by Huskion, translation #6029543 by mailohilohi
- Moja babcia ogląda telewizor przez większość dnia.My grandmother watches TV most of the day.
- Dzisiaj wieczorem chciałbym tylko odpocząć przed telewizją.Tonight, I just want to relax in front of the TV.
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Example conversation
Anna and Krzysztof are in their living room.
- AnnaKrzysztofie, czy ten telewizor działa?Krzysztof, does this television work?
- KrzysztofNie, ten telewizor jest zepsuty.No, this television is broken.
- AnnaMusimy kupić nowy telewizor.We must buy a new television.
- KrzysztofMasz rację, Anno.You are right, Anna.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry telewizor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries telewizor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
