Translation of Polish word "język" to English
język
/jɛ̃ˈzɨk/
Meaning
NounA body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.
How to use
The masculine noun 'język' means both 'language' (system of communication) and 'tongue' (anatomical organ). It declines regularly (genitive 'języka', locative 'w języku'). The phrase 'język ojczysty' means native language.
🇬🇧 English
language
Structure Guide
Polish Word: język
Translation: language
Example Sentences
Adwokat zbadał ten język uważnie.
The lawyer studied this language carefully.
Język angielski jest trudny.
The English language is difficult.
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Common phrases
- język ojczysty— native language / mother tongue
- język polski— Polish language
- ugryźć się w język— to bite one's tongue (idiom)
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Frequency rank: #490 in Polish
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The Polish word "język" means "language" in English.
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