Breakdown of Jej wzrost to jeden przecinek siedem metra.
jeden
one
to
is (linking copula)
siedem
seven
jej
her (possessive)
metr
meter
przecinek
comma
wzrost
height (of a person)
Questions & Answers about Jej wzrost to jeden przecinek siedem metra.
Why do we say przecinek (comma) here instead of a word for "point"?
In Polish, a comma (przecinek) is used instead of a decimal point. So, "1.7" is written as "1,7" and read aloud exactly as it is written: jeden przecinek siedem.
Why is the word for meter in the Genitive singular (metra) instead of a plural form like metry or metrów?
In Polish, fractions and decimals are always followed by a noun in the Genitive singular case. You can think of it as literally saying "one point seven of a meter". Even though the number is larger than one, the decimal rule overrides the standard plural rules you learned for whole numbers.
Why does the sentence use to for "is" instead of jest?
When equating a noun with a specific number, value, or another noun (like "Height = 1.7 meters"), it is very natural in Polish to use the particle to. Another common way to say this in Polish is using the verb wynosić (to amount to): Jej wzrost wynosi jeden przecinek siedem metra.
Can I use the word wzrost to talk about the height of a building or a mountain?
No, wzrost is used specifically for the physical height of people (and sometimes animals), or to mean "growth" or "increase" (like economic growth). For inanimate objects like buildings, mountains, or trees, you must use the word wysokość.
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