Translation of Polish word "kot" to English
kot
/kɔt/
Meaning
NounA small domesticated carnivorous mammal (Felis catus), commonly kept as a pet for its companionship and its ability to hunt vermin.
How to use
The masculine personal-like animate noun 'kot' (cat) declines regularly (genitive 'kota', plural 'koty'). The phrase 'kupić kota w worku' is equivalent to 'buy a pig in a poke' (to buy something sight unseen).
🇬🇧 English
cat
Structure Guide
Polish Word: kot
Translation: cat
Example Sentences
Tata sprawdził ten kot przed odjazdem.
Dad checked this cat before leaving.
Kot jest moim ulubionym zwierzęciem.
The cat is my favorite animal.
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Common phrases
- czarny kot— black cat
- kupić kota w worku— to buy a pig in a poke / cat in a bag
- kot mruczy— the cat purrs
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The Polish word "kot" means "cat" in English.
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