Translation of Polish word "biedny" to English
biedny
Meaning
AdjectiveWith no or few possessions or money, particularly in relation to contemporaries who do have them.
How to use
The adjective 'biedny' has two meanings: 'poor / impoverished' (financial status, antonym of 'bogaty') and 'poor / unfortunate / pitiful' (emotional expression of sympathy, e.g., 'biedne dziecko' — poor child). In the masculine personal plural, it becomes 'biedni' (e.g., 'biedni ludzie').
🇬🇧 English
poor
Structure Guide
Polish Word: biedny
Translation: poor
Example Sentences
Biedny człowiek potrzebuje pomocy
A poor person needs help
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Common phrases
- biedny człowiek— poor man / person
- biedny jak mysz kościelna— poor as a church mouse
- biedny chłopak— poor boy / guy (pitiful)
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