Translation of Polish word "ciężko" to English
ciężko
/t͡ʃɛʂkɔ/
Meaning
AdverbWith a great weight.
How to use
The adverb 'ciężko' (heavily / hard / severely) is derived from the adjective 'ciężki'. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a verb, but it is an adverb. Its comparative is 'ciężej' and superlative is 'najciężej'. It is the antonym of 'lekko'. The phrase 'ciężko pracować' means to work hard.
🇬🇧 English
heavily
Structure Guide
Polish Word: ciężko
Translation: heavily
Example Sentences
Ciężko padał śnieg.
The snow fell heavily.
Ciężko mi jest.
It's hard for me.
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Common phrases
- ciężko pracować— to work hard
- ciężko chory— seriously / critically ill
- ciężko westchnąć— to sigh heavily
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The Polish word "ciężko" means "heavily" in English.
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