Translation of Polish word "lek" to English
lek
/lɛk/
Meaning
NounA substance which specifically promotes healing when ingested or consumed in some way; a pharmaceutical drug.
How to use
The masculine noun 'lek' (medicine / drug / remedy) declines regularly (genitive 'leku', plural 'leki'). It refers to pharmacological remedies, in contrast to 'lekarstwo'. It is often used in the plural.
🇬🇧 English
medicine
Structure Guide
Polish Word: lek
Translation: medicine
Example Sentences
Mój brat pożyczył lek wczoraj.
My brother borrowed medicine yesterday.
Lek jest moim ulubionym lekarstwem.
The medicine is my favorite remedy.
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Common phrases
- lek przeciwbólowy— painkiller
- brać leki— to take medicine
- lek na receptę— prescription drug
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