Translation of Polish word "nos" to English
nos
/nɔs/
Meaning
NounA protuberance on the face housing the nostrils, which are used to breathe or smell.
How to use
The masculine noun 'nos' (nose) declines regularly (genitive 'nosa', locative 'w nosie'). In Polish, 'mieć w nosie' is a very common idiom meaning 'to not care about something' or 'to ignore' (colloquially equivalent to 'I don't give a damn').
🇬🇧 English
nose
Structure Guide
Polish Word: nos
Translation: nose
Example Sentences
Boli mnie nos
My nose hurts
nos czajnika, miech lub myśliwiec
the nose of a kettle, bellows or fighter
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Common phrases
- mieć w nosie— to not care / not give a damn
- kręcić nosem— to turn up one's nose / complain
- czerwony nos— red nose
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What does the Polish word "nos" mean?▼
The Polish word "nos" means "nose" in English.
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