Translation of Polish word "bajka" to English
bajka
/ˈbajka/
Meaning
NounA folktale or literary story featuring fairies or similar fantasy characters.
How to use
The feminine noun 'bajka' (fairy tale / fable / cartoon) declines regularly (plural 'bajki', G. plural 'bajek'). In everyday speech, it is also used to describe animated films/cartoons for children (e.g., 'oglądać bajkę' — to watch a cartoon) or a fictional/made-up story. The related adjective is 'bajkowy' (fairy-tale-like / fabulous).
🇬🇧 English
fairy tale
Structure Guide
Polish Word: bajka
Translation: fairy tale
Example Sentences
Przed snem czytam dziecku bajkę.
Before bed, I read my child a fairy tale.
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Common phrases
- opowiadać bajki— to tell fairy tales / stories (also tell lies)
- oglądać bajkę— to watch a cartoon / animation
- bajkowe życie— fabulous / fairy-tale life
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