Translation of Polish word "ktoś" to English
ktoś
/tksɔ̃/
Meaning
PronounOne or some person of unspecified or indefinite identity.
How to use
The indefinite pronoun 'ktoś' (someone / somebody) is grammatically singular and masculine, declining like 'kto' with the suffix '-ś' (genitive 'kogoś', dative 'komuś', accusative 'kogoś', instrumental 'kimś', locative 'o kimś'). Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is a pronoun.
🇬🇧 English
someone
Structure Guide
Polish Word: ktoś
Translation: someone
Example Sentences
Ktoś mnie zapytał o godzinę.
Someone asked me about the time.
Ktoś przychodzi do nas w piątek.
Someone comes to us on Friday.
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Common phrases
- ktoś inny— someone else / somebody else
- rozmawiać z kimś— to talk to someone
- ktoś tam— someone / somebody over there (casual)
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The Polish word "ktoś" means "someone" in English.
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