Translation of Polish word "kontynent" to English
kontynent
/kɔntɨˈnɛnt/
Meaning
AdjectiveOne of the main contiguous landmasses, separated by water or geological features, on the surface of a planet, sometimes including its continental shelves and the islands on them.
How to use
The masculine noun 'kontynent' (continent / mainland) declines regularly (genitive 'kontynentu', locative 'na kontynencie'). The related adjective is 'kontynentalny' (continental).
🇬🇧 English
continent
Structure Guide
Polish Word: kontynent
Translation: continent
Example Sentences
Europa to kontynent o bogatej historii
Europe is a continent with a rich history
Europa jest kontynentem, gdzie żyje wiele ludzi.
Europe is a continent where many people live.
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Common phrases
- Czarny Kontynent— the Dark Continent (Africa)
- klimat kontynentalny— continental climate (related)
- na naszym kontynencie— on our continent
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The Polish word "kontynent" means "continent" in English.
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