Translation of Polish word "drzwi" to English
drzwi
/dʐvi/
Meaning
NounA portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key.
How to use
The noun 'drzwi' (door) is a plurale tantum (it exists only in the plural). It requires plural verbs and adjectives (e.g., 'otwarte drzwi' — open door/doors). The genitive plural form is 'drzwi' (e.g., 'brak drzwi'), and the instrumental is 'drzwiami'. When counting doors, use collective numerals (e.g., 'jedne drzwi', 'dwoje drzwi').
🇬🇧 English
door
Structure Guide
Polish Word: drzwi
Translation: door
Example Sentences
Drzwi są bardzo ciekawe.
The doors are very interesting.
Zapukałem do drzwi wiceprezydenta.
I knocked on the vice president's door.
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Common phrases
- otworzyć drzwi— to open the door
- zamknąć drzwi— to close the door
- drzwi przesuwne— sliding door
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