Translation of Polish word "my" to English
my
/mɨ/
Meaning
PronounTwo or more people including or consisting of the speaker(s)/writer(s). Excluding the person(s) being addressed.
How to use
The first-person plural personal pronoun 'my' (we) is usually omitted in Polish, as the verb ending already indicates the person and gender (e.g., 'wiemy' instead of 'my wiemy'). It is only used for emphasis or contrast. In oblique cases, it changes to 'nas', 'nam', 'nami'.
🇬🇧 English
we
Structure Guide
Polish Word: my
Translation: we
Example Sentences
We właściwym czasie podamy powody, dla których opublikowaliśmy nazwisko oskarżonego.
We will announce the reasons for publishing the defendant's name in due course.
Jako rząd mamy obowiązek zapewnić bezpieczeństwo publiczne.
As a government, we have a responsibility to ensure public safety.
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Common phrases
- my sami— we ourselves
- dla nas— for us
- z nami— with us
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What does the Polish word "my" mean?▼
The Polish word "my" means "we" in English.
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