Translation of Polish word "mężczyzna" to English
mężczyzna
/mɛ̃ʐˈt͡ʂɨzna/
Meaning
NounAn adult male human.
How to use
The noun 'mężczyzna' (man/male) is masculine, but it ends in '-a' and therefore declines in the singular like a feminine noun (e.g., accusative 'mężczyznę', instrumental 'mężczyzną'). In the plural, it takes masculine personal endings (nominative 'mężczyźni'). Make sure to use masculine adjectives with it despite its feminine-like singular endings ('młody mężczyzna').
🇬🇧 English
man
Structure Guide
Polish Word: mężczyzna
Translation: man
Example Sentences
Mężczyzna jest silny
The man is strong
Niektórzy wolą szarlotkę, ale ja jestem smakoszem szarlotki.
Some people prefer apple pie, but I am an apple pie lover.
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Common phrases
- młody mężczyzna— young man
- dorosły mężczyzna— adult man
- prawdziwy mężczyzna— real man
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The Polish word "mężczyzna" means "man" in English.
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