Translation of Polish word "materiał" to English

materiał

Q: What is the definition of the Polish word "materiał"?

The Polish word "materiał" is defined as: "A piece of cloth or fabric, especially one used for making clothes or other textile items."

/matɛˈrʲjaw/

Clothing & Fashion B2

Meaning

Noun

A piece of cloth or fabric, especially one used for making clothes or other textile items.

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How to use

The masculine noun 'materiał' has three meanings: 'fabric / cloth' (e.g., 'materiał na garnitur' — suit fabric), 'material / physical substance' (e.g., 'materiały budowlane' — building materials), and 'data / documents / information' (e.g., 'materiały dowodowe' — evidence/documents). It declines regularly (genitive 'materiału', locative 'w materiale', plural 'materiały').

🇬🇧 English

fabric

Usage GuideTen materiał jest bardzo miękki i przyjemny w dotyku.

Structure Guide

Polish Word: materiał
Translation: fabric

Example Sentences

Ten materiał jest bardzo miękki i przyjemny w dotyku.

This fabric is very soft and pleasant to the touch.

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Synonyms

fabric / cloth / textilematerial / plastic / substance

Common phrases

materiały budowlane— building / construction materials (plural)
dobry materiał— good material / fabric
materiały dowodowe— evidence materials / documents (plural)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Polish word "materiał" mean?▼

The Polish word "materiał" means "fabric" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Ten materiał jest bardzo miękki i przyjemny w dotyku.".