Translation of Polish word "człowiek" to English
człowiek
/t͡ʂwɔvɛk/
Meaning
NounA highly intelligent ape with fine and short body hair; the most abundant species of primate, with members found on every continent (Homo sapiens).
How to use
The masculine personal noun 'człowiek' (human / man / person) has a highly irregular plural form: the nominative plural is 'ludzie' and the genitive plural is 'ludzi' (changing the stem completely, suppletive plural). The related adjective is 'ludzki' (human).
🇬🇧 English
human
Structure Guide
Polish Word: człowiek
Translation: human
Example Sentences
Człowiek jest najwyższą istotą
Human is the highest being
On jest człowiekiem bardzo inteligentnym.
He's a very intelligent human.
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Common phrases
- młody człowiek— young man / person
- dobry człowiek— good person
- prawa człowieka— human rights
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The Polish word "człowiek" means "human" in English.
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