Translation of Polish word "koń" to English
koń
/kɔɲ/
Meaning
NounA hoofed mammal, Equus ferus caballus, often used throughout history for riding and draft work.
How to use
The masculine personal-like animate noun 'koń' (horse) declines regularly, with the genitive singular 'konia' and nominative plural 'konie' / genitive plural 'koni'. The idiom 'znać jak złe konie' means to know someone very well (usually in a negative sense, though 'znać jak własną kieszeń' is used for spaces).
🇬🇧 English
horse
Structure Guide
Polish Word: koń
Translation: horse
Example Sentences
Koń śpieszył się, aby dotrzeć na czas do wyścigu.
The horse was rushing to arrive on time for the race.
On jeździ na koniu.
He rides a horse.
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Common phrases
- jechać konno— to ride a horse / horseback
- konik polny— grasshopper
- koń mechaniczny— horsepower
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