Translation of Polish word "miasto" to English
miasto
/mʲastɔ/
Meaning
NounA large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.
How to use
The neuter noun 'miasto' (town / city) declines regularly. In the locative singular, it changes to 'w mieście' (in the city). To say 'out of town', you say 'poza miastem'. Note that 'Stare Miasto' (Old Town) is capitalized when referring to the historic center of a specific city.
🇬🇧 English
city
Structure Guide
Polish Word: miasto
Translation: city
Example Sentences
Miasto jest pełne życia i energii.
The city is full of life and energy.
Dzisiaj jadę do miasta zrobić zakupy.
Today I'm going to town to do some shopping.
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Common phrases
- stare miasto— old town
- centrum miasta— city center
- za miastem— out of town
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The Polish word "miasto" means "city" in English.
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