English words ending 'ular'
We've already seen how adding 'ny' to many English words ending 'al' gives us dozens of Polish words - Normalny, Legalny, Formalny, and so on
Many English words ending 'ular' also follow the same rule and are commonly used.
Try looking at the English words below, add 'ny' and then, thinking about the letter pronounciation we have already learnt, say them out loud/ Click the play button to see how close you got.
- Popular
- Spectacular
- Regular
So how would you say
- A popular hotel
- A spectacular hotel
- A regular hotel
One more Every useful word where you just need to add 'ny'. Remember how we pronounce 'e' in Polish before trying to say this one out loud.
- Secret
So how would you say:
- A secret hotel
- A Secret document
- A Secret business
- A Secret computer
Translate the following sentences from the lesson. Typing out answers is an activity that helps the vocab move into longer term memory
(Answers are case sensitive!)
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Popular | |
Spectacular | |
Regular | |
A popular hotel | |
A spectacular hotel | |
A regular hotel | |
Secret | |
A secret hotel | |
A secret document | |
A secret business | |
A secret computer | |
Polish you already know!
You see a promotion for a service which includes 'regularny kontakt'. What do you think it means?
Select the correct answer from the following:
Refresher
Click/Tap to match the English and Polish pairs
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