Translation of Polish word "nienawiść" to English
nienawiść
/ɲɛnaviɕt͡ɕ/
Meaning
NounIntense hostility, aversion, or ill will toward someone or something.
How to use
The noun 'nienawiść' (hatred) is feminine despite ending in a consonant. Like 'miłość', it declines as a feminine i-stem (genitive 'nienawiści', instrumental 'nienawiścią'). Always write it with 'ść' at the end.
🇬🇧 English
hate
Structure Guide
Polish Word: nienawiść
Translation: hate
Example Sentences
Jedną z moich znienawidzonych zwierząt są strażnicy ruchu drogowego.
One of my hated animals are traffic wardens.
Posłał mi spojrzenie przepełnione czystą nienawiścią.
He gave me a look filled with pure hatred.
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Common phrases
- ślepa nienawiść— blind hatred
- mowa nienawiści— hate speech
- czuć nienawiść— to feel hatred
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The Polish word "nienawiść" means "hate" in English.
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