Translation of Polish word "nigdy" to English
nigdy
/ˈɲidɡɨ/
Meaning
VerbAt no time; on no occasion; in no circumstance.
How to use
The temporal adverb 'nigdy' (never) indicates that an action never takes place. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a verb, but it is an adverb. In Polish, 'nigdy' requires double negation (e.g., 'Nigdy tego nie widziałem' — I have never seen this).
🇬🇧 English
never
Structure Guide
Polish Word: nigdy
Translation: never
Example Sentences
Nigdy nie będę smutny.
I will never be sad.
Nigdy nie widziałem takiego miejsca.
I never saw such a place.
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Common phrases
- nigdy więcej— never again
- prawie nigdy— almost never
- nigdy w życiu— never in my life
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What does the Polish word "nigdy" mean?▼
The Polish word "nigdy" means "never" in English.
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