Translation of Polish word "księżyc" to English
księżyc
/kɕɛ̃ʐɨt͡s/
Meaning
NounAlternative letter-case form of Moon (“the Earth's only permanent natural satellite”).
How to use
The masculine noun 'księżyc' (moon) is capitalized ('Księżyc') when referring to Earth's natural satellite, and lowercase in other contexts. Historically, the word means 'prince' or 'son of the priest' (from 'ksiądz' — priest/prince), referring to the moon as the son of the sun.
🇬🇧 English
moon
Structure Guide
Polish Word: księżyc
Translation: moon
Example Sentences
Księżyc świeci
The moon is shining
To nie księżyc, idioto... to stacja kosmiczna!
It's not the moon, idiot... it's a space station!
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Common phrases
- pełnia księżyca— full moon
- światło księżyca— moonlight
- nowy księżyc— new moon
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