Polish words / 4751–5000 / no. 4931
piorun
/ˈpʲɔrun/noun, masculine#4931 most common
lightning, thunderbolt
Usage noteJak piorun means 'like lightning', very fast.
Examples
- Piorun uderzył w stare drzewo.Lightning struck the old tree.
- Podczas burzy nie stój pod drzewem, bo przyciąga pioruny.During a storm don't stand under a tree, it attracts lightning.
Declension of piorun
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominativekto? co? | piorun | pioruny |
| Genitivekogo? czego? | pioruna | piorunów |
| Dativekomu? czemu? | piorunowi | piorunom |
| Accusativekogo? co? | piorun | pioruny |
| Instrumentalz kim? z czym? | piorunem | piorunami |
| Locativeo kim? o czym? | piorunie | piorunach |
| Vocativeo! | piorunie | pioruny |