Translation of Polish word "dłoń" to English
dłoń
/dwɔɲ/
Meaning
NounThe part of the forelimb below the forearm or wrist in a human, and the corresponding part in many other animals.
How to use
The noun 'dłoń' (palm / hand) is feminine despite ending in a consonant, and declines as a feminine i-stem (genitive 'dłoni', instrumental 'dłonią'). It specifically refers to the anatomical palm or hand (excluding the rest of the arm), in contrast to the broader term 'ręka' (hand/arm).
🇬🇧 English
hand
Structure Guide
Polish Word: dłoń
Translation: hand
Example Sentences
Dłoń jest wrażliwa na ból
The hand is sensitive to pain
stara ręka w wystąpieniach publicznych
old hand in public speaking
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Common phrases
- podać dłoń— to extend a hand / help
- ciepła dłoń— warm hand / palm
- wziąć za dłoń— to take by the hand
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The Polish word "dłoń" means "hand" in English.
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