Translation of Polish word "długopis" to English
długopis
/dwɔɡɔpis/
Meaning
NounAn enclosure (enclosed area) used to contain domesticated animals, especially sheep or cattle.
How to use
The masculine inanimate noun 'długopis' (ballpoint pen) declines regularly (genitive 'długopisu'). Literally, the word means 'long-writer' (from 'długo' + 'pisać'), coined in the 20th century to replace foreign words. It is the most common tool for writing on paper.
🇬🇧 English
pen
Structure Guide
Polish Word: długopis
Translation: pen
Example Sentences
Fotograf dostosował ten długopis do zdjęcia.
The photographer adjusted this pen for the photo.
Złapali go ze skradzionym koniem i znowu wylądował w zagrodzie.
They caught him with a stolen horse and he ended up in the pen again.
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Common phrases
- pisać długopisem— to write with a pen
- niebieski długopis— blue pen
- wkład do długopisu— pen refill
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The Polish word "długopis" means "pen" in English.
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