bezużyteczny
/bɛz.u.ʐɘˈtɛt͡ʂ.nɘ/
The Polish word for useless is bezużyteczny.
The word bezużyteczny describes something that is without use or the possibility of being used.
Meaning: without use or possibility to be used (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective changes its ending based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use the feminine form bezużyteczna for feminine nouns. For neuter singular nouns or non-masculine personal plural nouns, use the ending -e to form bezużyteczne. When describing a group of men or a mixed-gender group of people, use the masculine personal plural form bezużyteczni.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable. The IPA is /bɛz.u.ʐɘˈtɛtʂ.nɘ/.
Did you know?
- While 'bezużyteczny' is the direct translation for 'useless', describing a person as such in Polish is much more biting and personal than it might sound in English.
- The core of the word, użytek, shares a common ancestor with the English word 'use'.
- The prefix bez- is a common building block in Polish used to create opposites, much like the English prefix 'un-' or 'in-', as seen in 'bezpłatny' meaning 'free of charge'.
Examples in context
- Ręcznik był zupełnie bezużyteczny.The towel was quite useless.This sentence shows how to describe a towel using bezużyteczny.Tatoeba #6162993 by arie, translation #1170426 by CK
- Jesteś bezużyteczny.You're already useless.This sentence uses bezużyteczny to address a person.Tatoeba #712400 by zipangu, translation #466464 by FeuDRenais
- Internet zawiera mnóstwo informacji, a więc i mnóstwo bezużytecznych informacji.The Internet has a lot of information and thus also a lot of useless information.This sentence uses the plural form bezużytecznych to describe information.Tatoeba #11003369 by hecko, translation #328415 by fcbond
- Ten stary komputer jest zupełnie bezużyteczny.This old computer is completely useless.
- Ta książka jest dla mnie zupełnie nieprzydatna.This book is completely useless to me.
- Jego pomysł na poprawę pracy był bardzo słaby i bezużyteczny.His idea for improving the work was very weak and useless.
- Ten telefon jest już nic nie warty.This phone is already worthless.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Anna and Piotr are looking at an old, broken tool.
- AnnaCzy ten młotek jeszcze działa?Does this hammer still work?
- PiotrNie, on jest już zupełnie bezużyteczny.No, it is completely useless now.
- AnnaW takim razie wyrzucę go do śmieci.In that case, I will throw it in the trash.
- PiotrTak, to najlepsze wyjście.Yes, that is the best option.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “useless” translations and entries bezużyteczny, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bezużyteczny, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
