Translation of Polish word "żywy" to English
żywy
/ʐɨvɨ/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving life; living; not dead.
How to use
The adjective 'żywy' has two meanings: 'alive / living' (biologically not dead, antonym of 'martwy') and 'lively / vivid / animated' (about colors, descriptions, or behavior, e.g., 'żywe kolory' — vivid colors). In the masculine personal plural, it becomes 'żywi' (e.g., 'żywi ludzie' — living people). The related verb is 'żyć' (to live) and noun is 'życie' (life).
🇬🇧 English
alive
Structure Guide
Polish Word: żywy
Translation: alive
Example Sentences
Żywy organizm potrzebuje tlenu
A living organism needs oxygen
Ten człowiek jest żywy.
This person is alive.
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Common phrases
- żywe kwiaty— fresh / living flowers
- żywa dyskusja— lively / animated discussion
- żywe kolory— vivid / bright colors
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The Polish word "żywy" means "alive" in English.
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