Translation of Polish word "gniew" to English
gniew
/ɡɲev/
Meaning
NounA strong and unpleasant feeling of displeasure, hostility, or antagonism, usually combined with an urge to yell, curse, damage or destroy things, or harm living beings, often stemming from perceived provocation, hurt, threat, insults, unfair or unjust treatment, or an undesired situation.
How to use
The masculine noun 'gniew' (anger / wrath) declines regularly (genitive 'gniewu'). The related verb is 'gniewać się' (to be angry / look cross, requires 'na' + accusative for the person, e.g., 'gniewać się na brata').
🇬🇧 English
anger
Structure Guide
Polish Word: gniew
Translation: anger
Example Sentences
Rolnik zebrał gniew z pola.
The farmer gathered anger from the field.
Ten gniew jest niebezpieczny dla zdrowia.
This anger is dangerous for health.
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Common phrases
- gniew boży— wrath of God
- wywołać gniew— to provoke / arouse anger
- gniewać się na— to be angry with / at
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