Translation of Polish word "hipoteka" to English
hipoteka
/xipɔˈtɛka/
Meaning
NounA legal agreement in which a borrower pledges real property as collateral for a loan used to purchase or refinance that property.
How to use
The feminine noun 'hipoteka' (mortgage / real estate pledge) declines regularly (plural 'hipoteki'). It refers to the legal lien on property. A mortgage loan is called 'kredyt hipoteczny'.
🇬🇧 English
mortgage
Structure Guide
Polish Word: hipoteka
Translation: mortgage
Example Sentences
Hipoteka na mieszkanie jest największym zobowiązaniem mojej rodziny.
The mortgage on the apartment is the largest liability of my family.
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Common phrases
- kredyt hipoteczny— mortgage loan / mortgage
- obciążyć hipotekę— to encumber the mortgage / property (perfective)
- wpis do hipoteki— mortgage registry entry
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The Polish word "hipoteka" means "mortgage" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Hipoteka na mieszkanie jest największym zobowiązaniem mojej rodziny.".
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