Polish words / 4501–4750 / no. 4573
motyl
/ˈmɔtɨl/noun, masculine#4573 most common
butterfly
Usage noteMotyle w brzuchu = butterflies in the stomach, just like in English.
Examples
- W ogrodzie lata kolorowy motyl.A colourful butterfly is flying in the garden.
- Przed egzaminem mam motyle w brzuchu.I have butterflies in my stomach before the exam.
Declension of motyl
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativekto? co? | motyl | motyle |
| Genitivekogo? czego? | motyla | motyli / motylów |
| Dativekomu? czemu? | motylowi | motylom |
| Accusativekogo? co? | motyla | motyle |
| Instrumentalz kim? z czym? | motylem | motylami |
| Locativeo kim? o czym? | motylu | motylach |
| Vocativeo! | motylu | motyle |