Translation of Polish word "mało" to English
mało
/ma.wɔ/
Meaning
PronounAn indefinite, but usually small, number of.
How to use
The indefinite numeral and adverb 'mało' (little / few) governs the genitive case of nouns (e.g., 'mało czasu' — little time, 'mało ludzi' — few people). Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a determiner, but it functions as an adverb/numeral. Its comparative is 'mniej' (less / fewer) and superlative is 'najmniej' (least / fewest).
🇬🇧 English
few
Structure Guide
Polish Word: mało
Translation: few
Example Sentences
Mieliśmy mało czasu.
We had little time.
Mało osób wie o tym.
Few people know about it.
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Common phrases
- mało czasu— little time
- za mało— too little / not enough
- mało powiedziane— understatement / lightly said
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The Polish word "mało" means "few" in English.
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