Translation of Polish word "lato" to English
lato
/wɔta/
Meaning
NounOne of four seasons, traditionally the second, marked by the longest and typically hottest days of the year due to the inclination of the Earth and thermal lag. Typically regarded as spanning either the period between the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox, or the months of June, July, and August in the Northern Hemisphere and the months of December, January and February in the Southern Hemisphere.
How to use
The neuter noun 'lato' (summer) declines regularly. In the locative singular, it is 'w lecie' (note the a:e mutation), but the instrumental 'latem' is the standard way to say 'in summer / during summer'.
🇬🇧 English
summer
Structure Guide
Polish Word: lato
Translation: summer
Example Sentences
Naukowiec odkrył lato w laboratorium.
The scientist discovered summer in the lab.
Lato jest czasem roku, kiedy ludzie spędzają wakacje.
Summer is a time of year when people take vacations.
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Common phrases
- latem— in summer
- gorące lato— hot summer
- środek lata— midsummer / middle of summer
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The Polish word "lato" means "summer" in English.
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