Translation of Polish word "nauka" to English
nauka
/ˈnauka/
Meaning
NounA particular discipline or branch of knowledge that is natural, measurable or consisting of systematic principles rather than intuition or technical skill.
How to use
The feminine noun 'nauka' has two major meanings: 'science / scholarship' (e.g., 'nauka i technika') and 'learning / study / instruction' (e.g., 'nauka jazdy' — driving lessons). It declines regularly (locative 'w nauce'). The verb is 'uczyć się'.
🇬🇧 English
science
Structure Guide
Polish Word: nauka
Translation: science
Example Sentences
Mama przygotowała nauka rano.
Mom prepared science in the morning.
Oni studiowali naukę w uniwersytecie.
They studied science at the university.
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Common phrases
- nauka języków obcych— learning foreign languages
- nauka jazdy— driving lessons / school
- nauka i technologia— science and technology
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The Polish word "nauka" means "science" in English.
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