Everyday Polish: Using the Locative Case to Talk About Places

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Overview of the Locative Case

The locative case (miejscownik) in Polish is used mainly after certain prepositions to indicate location, often meaning "in" or "at" a specific place. It’s commonly used with prepositions like w (in), na (on), and o (about).

Quick Rule:

For most nouns, the locative case changes the ending, often by adding -e, -u, or -ie. Let's look at how this applies to some city names.

 

Examples of the Locative Case with City Names:

• In Warsaw → w Warszawie
• In Cracow → w Krakowie
• In Gdańsk → w Gdańsku
• In Lębork → w Lęborku

Notice that city names like Warszawa and Kraków change to Warszawie and Krakowie in the locative case. This follows typical locative patterns: "-a" endings often become "-ie," and "-ów" endings often shift to "-owie."

 

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