Translation of Polish word "cicho" to English
cicho
/t͡ʂɪxɔ/
Meaning
VerbIn a quiet manner.
How to use
The adverb 'cicho' (quietly / silently) is derived from 'cichy'. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a verb, but it is an adverb. Its comparative is 'ciszej' and superlative is 'najciszej'. The exclamation 'Cicho!' means 'Be quiet! / Shh!'. It is the antonym of 'głośno'.
🇬🇧 English
quietly
Structure Guide
Polish Word: cicho
Translation: quietly
Example Sentences
Mów cicho, żeby nie obudzić śpiącego niemowlęcia.
Speak quietly so as not to wake the sleeping baby.
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Common phrases
- mówić cicho— to speak quietly / softly
- cicho siedzieć— to sit quietly / keep quiet
- bądź cicho— be quiet / shut up
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Frequency rank: #687 in Polish
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