Translation of Polish word "czy" to English
czy
/t͡ʂɨ/
Meaning
ConjunctionIntroduces a simple indirect question (without a correlative).
How to use
The word 'czy' is a question particle placed at the beginning of yes/no questions (e.g., 'Czy mówisz po polsku?' — Do you speak Polish?). It also functions as a disjunctive conjunction meaning 'or' (e.g., 'kawa czy herbata?' — coffee or tea?) or as 'whether/if' in indirect questions.
🇬🇧 English
whether
Structure Guide
Polish Word: czy
Translation: whether
Example Sentences
Czy tamci ludzie przyjeżdżają wczoraj?
Did those people come yesterday?
Nie jestem pewien, czy dotrzemy na czas.
I'm not sure if we'll arrive on time.
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Common phrases
- czy to prawda— is it true
- kawa czy herbata— coffee or tea
- czy wiesz— do you know
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What does the Polish word "czy" mean?▼
The Polish word "czy" means "whether" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Do you want to drink coffee?".
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