Translation of Polish word "koleś" to English
koleś
/ˈkɔlɛɕ/
Meaning
NounA man, generally a younger man.
How to use
Koleś ('guy / dude / fella') is masculine personal. Slang/informal: Ten koleś mnie denerwuje — That guy is annoying me.
🇬🇧 English
dude
Structure Guide
Polish Word: koleś
Translation: dude
Example Sentences
Widziałem wczoraj w klubie fajnego kolesia z gitarą.
I saw a cool guy with a guitar at the club yesterday.
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Common phrases
- spoko koleś— cool guy
- ten koleś— that guy
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What does the Polish word "koleś" mean?▼
The Polish word "koleś" means "dude" in English.
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