Polish words / 1501–1750 / no. 1554
istota
/iˈstɔta/noun, feminine#1554 most common
being, creature, essence
Usage noteW istocie is a formal way to say 'in fact'.
Examples
- Człowiek to istota społeczna.Humans are social beings.
- Kot to bardzo niezależna istota.A cat is a very independent creature.
Declension of istota
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativekto? co? | istota | istoty |
| Genitivekogo? czego? | istoty | istot |
| Dativekomu? czemu? | istocie | istotom |
| Accusativekogo? co? | istotę | istoty |
| Instrumentalz kim? z czym? | istotą | istotami |
| Locativeo kim? o czym? | istocie | istotach |
| Vocativeo! | istoto | istoty |