Word
To jest ucho.
Meaning
This is an ear.
Part of speech
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Pronunciation
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Questions & Answers about To jest ucho.
Why is there no word for "an" in this sentence?
Polish doesn't have articles like "a", "an", or "the". The word ucho can mean "an ear" or "the ear" depending on the context.
Why do we use to here? Does it change depending on the gender of the noun?
What gender is the word ucho?
It is a neuter noun. A good hint for beginners is that most Polish nouns ending in -o (like ucho or okno) are neuter.
Could I just say To ucho without the word jest?
Yes! In Polish, it is very common to drop the verb jest (is) in simple "This is..." sentences. Saying To ucho is perfectly natural and means exactly the same thing.