Translation of Polish word "kraj" to English
kraj
/krɛj/
Meaning
NounThe territory of a nation; a sovereign state or a region once independent and still distinct in institutions, language, etc.
How to use
The masculine noun 'kraj' (country / land) declines regularly (genitive 'kraju', locative 'w kraju'). Be careful: do not confuse it with 'krawędź' (edge), although historically in Slavic languages they share roots (as reflected in Russian 'край'). In modern Polish, it refers strictly to a nation or territory.
🇬🇧 English
country
Structure Guide
Polish Word: kraj
Translation: country
Example Sentences
Polska to piękny kraj
Poland is a beautiful country
Wędrowcy uwielbiają dziki kraj położony na północny zachód od ujścia rzeki.
Hikers love the wild country northwest of the river's mouth.
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- cały kraj— whole country
- kraj pochodzenia— country of origin
- w naszym kraju— in our country
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The Polish word "kraj" means "country" in English.
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