Translation of Polish word "droga" to English
droga
/drɔɡa/
Meaning
NounA way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.
How to use
The word 'droga' has two distinct homonyms: a feminine noun meaning 'road / way' (declining as 'drogi', 'drodze') and the feminine form of the adjective 'drogi' meaning 'expensive / dear' (e.g., 'droga torebka' — expensive bag, 'droga mamo' — dear mom). Pay attention to context to distinguish them.
🇬🇧 English
road
Structure Guide
Polish Word: droga
Translation: road
Example Sentences
Droga do szkoły jest długa
The road to school is long
droga do szczęścia; droga do sukcesu.
the path to happiness; the path to success.
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Common phrases
- droga życiowa— life path
- szeroka droga— wide road / bon voyage
- droga mamo— dear mom
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The Polish word "droga" means "road" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "I'm on the road that leads to the city.".
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