Translation of Polish word "drogi" to English
drogi
/dʐɔɡi/
Meaning
AdjectiveHaving a high price or cost.
How to use
The adjective 'drogi' has two major meanings: 'expensive / costly' (antonym of 'tani') and 'dear / beloved / precious' (used in addresses, e.g., 'Drogi Przyjacielu!' — Dear Friend). In the masculine personal plural, it becomes 'drodzy' (e.g., 'drodzy klienci' — dear customers / expensive clients). Its comparative is 'droższy' (note the stem change) and superlative is 'najdroższy'. The adverb is 'drogo' (expensively). Do not confuse it with the plural noun 'drogi' (roads / paths).
🇬🇧 English
expensive
Structure Guide
Polish Word: drogi
Translation: expensive
Example Sentences
Drogi prezent to wyraz szacunku.
An expensive gift is a sign of respect.
Ten produkt jest drogi.
This product is expensive.
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Common phrases
- drogi bilet— expensive ticket
- drogi przyjacielu— dear friend (vocative)
- drogo kosztować— to cost a lot / expensively
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