Translation of Polish word "kłamstwo" to English
kłamstwo
/kwamstfɔ/
Meaning
NounA false statement made with the intent to deceive; an untruth.
How to use
The neuter noun 'kłamstwo' (lie / untruth) declines regularly. In Polish, the verb 'kłamać' means to tell lies. The idiom 'kłamstwo ma krótkie nogi' is equivalent to 'lies have short legs' (meaning lies are quickly exposed).
🇬🇧 English
lie
Structure Guide
Polish Word: kłamstwo
Translation: lie
Example Sentences
Kłamstwo jest złe i szkodliwe
Lying is bad and harmful
Książka leży na stole; śnieg leży na dachu; leży w swojej trumnie.
The book is on the table; snow lies on the roof; he lies in his coffin.
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Common phrases
- kłamstwo ma krótkie nogi— lies have short legs
- wierutne kłamstwo— downright lie
- wykryć kłamstwo— to detect a lie
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The Polish word "kłamstwo" means "lie" in English.
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