Translation of Polish word "oni" to English
oni
/ɔni/
Meaning
PronounA group of entities previously mentioned.
How to use
The third-person plural pronoun 'oni' (they) is used exclusively for groups containing at least one male person (masculine personal gender). For groups containing only females, children, animals, or inanimate objects, you must use 'one'. In oblique cases, it changes to 'ich', 'im', 'nimi'.
🇬🇧 English
they
Structure Guide
Polish Word: oni
Translation: they
Example Sentences
Freda i Jane? Właśnie przyjechali.
Fred and Jane? They just arrived.
Psy mogą szczekać, jeśli chcą być nakarmione.
Dogs may bark if they want to be fed.
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Common phrases
- oni sami— they themselves
- dla nich— for them
- z nimi— with them
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What does the Polish word "oni" mean?▼
The Polish word "oni" means "they" in English.
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