Translation of Polish word "gość" to English

gość

Q: What is the definition of the Polish word "gość"?

The Polish word "gość" is defined as: "A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another."

/ɡɔɕt͡ɕ/

People & Family A2

Meaning

Verb

A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another.

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How to use

The masculine personal noun 'gość' (guest / visitor / guy) declines as an i-stem in the plural (nominative plural 'goście', genitive plural 'gości'). In modern spoken Polish, 'gość' is very commonly used as a slang term for a man, equivalent to 'guy / fellow / dude'.

🇬🇧 English

guest

Usage GuideGość jest bardzo przyjaźnie.

Structure Guide

Polish Word: gość
Translation: guest

Example Sentences

Gość jest bardzo przyjaźnie.

The guest is very friendly.

Gość jest bardzo zdeterminowany.

The guest is very determined.

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Synonyms

newcomer / visitorguy / bloke (casual)

Common phrases

być w gościach— to be visiting / guesting
pokój dla gości— guest room
fajny gość— cool guy / fellow (slang)

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publiczność lampa ołówek portfel klasa obywatel policjant prezydent wiosna smutek słyszeć jechać

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This concept in other languages

🇩🇪German:Gast 🇬🇧English:guest

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Frequency rank: #365 in Polish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Polish word "gość" mean?▼

The Polish word "gość" means "guest" in English.

How do you pronounce the Polish word "gość"?▼

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Can I see a usage guide or example with "gość"?▼

Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Gość jest bardzo przyjaźnie.".