Translation of Polish word "długopis" to English
długopis
/dwɔɡɔpis/
Meaning
NounMasculine noun meaning 'ballpoint pen (a writing instrument)'.
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
Długopis jest użyteczny
The pen is useful
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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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