Translation of Polish word "dusza" to English
dusza
/duʂä
Meaning
NounThe spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.
How to use
The feminine noun 'dusza' (soul) declines regularly. In Polish, it is often used in idiomatic expressions describing someone's character or feelings, or to mean a person in expressions like 'nie ma tu żywej duszy' (there is not a living soul here).
🇬🇧 English
soul
Structure Guide
Polish Word: dusza
Translation: soul
Example Sentences
Dusza ludzka jest niezniszczalna.
The human soul is indestructible.
Byli zaskoczeni, jak szybko udało im się uzyskać duszę.
They were surprised how quickly they were able to obtain the soul.
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Common phrases
- dusza towarzystwa— life of the party
- z całego serca (z całej duszy)— with all one's soul / heart
- żywa dusza— living soul
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The Polish word "dusza" means "soul" in English.
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