Translation of Polish word "osoba" to English
osoba
/ɔˈsɔbä
Meaning
NounAn individual who has been granted personhood; usually a human being.
How to use
The feminine noun 'osoba' (person) declines regularly. In Polish, it is often used in administrative contexts or to refer politely to a third party (e.g., 'trzecia osoba' — third person). In restaurants, reservations are made 'na cztery osoby' (for four people).
🇬🇧 English
person
Structure Guide
Polish Word: osoba
Translation: person
Example Sentences
Osoba jest ważna
The person is important
Jack zawsze lubił psy, ale wolę koty.
Jack has always liked dogs, but I prefer cats.
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Common phrases
- osoba fizyczna— natural person / individual
- osoba trzecia— third party / person
- towarzysząca osoba— accompanying person
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The Polish word "osoba" means "person" in English.
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