Translation of Polish word "okropny" to English
okropny
/ɔkrɔpˈnɨ/
Meaning
AdjectiveDreadful; causing terror, alarm and fear; awesome.
How to use
The adjective 'okropny' (terrible / horrible / awful) declines regularly. In the masculine personal plural, it becomes 'okropni' (e.g., 'okropni sąsiedzi' — terrible neighbors). Its comparative is 'okropniejszy' and superlative is 'najokropniejszy'. The adverb is 'okropnie' (terribly / awfully).
🇬🇧 English
terrible
Structure Guide
Polish Word: okropny
Translation: terrible
Example Sentences
Ten okropny film był bardzo nudny, nie polecam go nikomu.
This awful film was very boring, I don't recommend it to anyone.
Okropny smak tego jedzenia.
The terrible taste of this food.
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Common phrases
- okropny błąd— terrible mistake / error
- okropna pogoda— terrible / awful weather
- okropny zapach— horrible / terrible smell
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Frequency rank: #606 in Polish
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