Translation of Polish word "nad" to English
nad
/nad/
Meaning
AdjectiveExpressing spatial relationship or movement. Above; higher than; further up than.
How to use
The preposition 'nad' (over / above / by the water) governs the instrumental case for static position ('latać nad miastem' — to fly over the city, 'być nad morzem' — to be by the sea) and the accusative case for direction/movement ('zawiesić nad stół' — to hang over the table). Before 'mnie', it changes to 'nade' ('nade mną' — above me).
🇬🇧 English
over
Structure Guide
Polish Word: nad
Translation: over
Example Sentences
Student napisał nad esej.
The student wrote a over essay.
Samolot leci nad miastem.
The plane flies over the city.
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- nad morzem— by the sea / seaside
- nade mną— above me / over me
- pracować nad— to work on / upon
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What does the Polish word "nad" mean?▼
The Polish word "nad" means "over" in English.
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