Translation of Polish word "niedźwiedź" to English
niedźwiedź
/ɲɛd͡ʑvjɛt͡ɕ/
Meaning
PronounA large, generally omnivorous mammal (a few species are purely carnivorous or herbivorous) of the family Ursidae; having shaggy fur, a very small tail, and flat feet. The meat of this animal.
How to use
The masculine personal-like animate noun 'niedźwiedź' (bear) declines with spelling change: the 'dź' changes to 'dzi' in oblique cases (e.g., genitive 'niedźwiedzia', plural 'niedźwiedzie'). The constellation Ursa Major is called 'Wielka Niedźwiedzica' in Polish (using the feminine counterpart).
🇬🇧 English
bear
Structure Guide
Polish Word: niedźwiedź
Translation: bear
Example Sentences
Niedźwiedź jest dużym zwierzęciem.
The bear is a large animal.
Niedźwiedź żyje w lesie.
The bear lives in the forest.
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Common phrases
- niedźwiedź polarny— polar bear
- niedźwiedź brunatny— brown bear
- niedźwiedzia przysługa— bear's service / unwanted help
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The Polish word "niedźwiedź" means "bear" in English.
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