ten

this; that (masculine)

Beginner Pronoun Masculine

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Pronunciation

/tɛn/

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Cultural Note

The demonstrative 'ten/ta/to' is one of the first grammar patterns to master. 'To jest ten jedyny' (This is the one) is a common phrase when a Polish person has found their soulmate. The form changes with gender, which is fundamental to Polish grammar.

📝 Example Sentences

Ten dzień jest wyjątkowy.

This day is special.

Ten mężczyzna to mój mąż.

That man is my husband.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender	Form
neuter	to
feminine	ta
masculine	ten
plural_other	te
plural_masculine_personal	ci

#demonstratives #basics

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that (over there, masculine)

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