Translation of Polish word "dzięki" to English
dzięki
/d͡ʑɛɲkʲis/
Meaning
NounAn expression of appreciation or gratitude.
How to use
The word 'dzięki' functions in two ways: as an informal interjection meaning 'thanks! / thank you!' (colloquial abbreviation of 'dziękuję'), and as a preposition meaning 'thanks to' which always governs the dative case (e.g., 'dzięki tobie' — thanks to you). Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is an interjection/preposition.
🇬🇧 English
thanks
Structure Guide
Polish Word: dzięki
Translation: thanks
Example Sentences
Fotograf dostosował ten dzięki do zdjęcia.
The photographer adjusted this thanks for the photo.
Dzięki, było mi przyjemnie.
Thanks, it was nice.
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Common phrases
- dzięki tobie— thanks to you / because of you (dative)
- wielkie dzięki— thanks a lot / many thanks (colloquial)
- dzięki Bogu— thank God / thanks to God
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The Polish word "dzięki" means "thanks" in English.
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