Translation of Polish word "jakiś" to English
jakiś
/ˈjakʲiɕ/
Meaning
AdjectiveA certain number (multiple but not all).
How to use
The indefinite pronoun 'jakiś' (some/certain) declines like an adjective and agrees in gender, number, and case with the noun it modifies (jakiś, jakaś, jakieś). It refers to an unspecified, unknown object. In informal speech, it can also mean 'approximately' when used before numerals ('jakiś rok temu' — about a year ago).
🇬🇧 English
some
Structure Guide
Polish Word: jakiś
Translation: some
Example Sentences
Ostateczny wynik jest bardzo jakiś.
The final result is very some.
Niektórzy lubią pikantne potrawy, inni wolą łagodniejsze.
Some people like spicy food, others prefer milder ones.
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Common phrases
- w jakiś sposób— somehow / in some way
- jakiś człowiek— some man / person
- jakiś czas temu— some time ago
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