Translation of Polish word "palec" to English
palec
/paˈlɛt͡s/
Meaning
NounA slender jointed extremity of the human hand, (often) exclusive of the thumb, and the corresponding part, irrespective of including a thumb, in many other animals.
How to use
The masculine noun 'palec' refers to both fingers on the hand and toes on the foot (unlike English, which distinguishes 'finger' and 'toe'). Oblique cases drop the mobile 'e' (e.g., genitive 'palca', plural 'palce'). To specify, use 'palec u ręki' (finger) or 'palec u nogi' (toe).
🇬🇧 English
finger
Structure Guide
Polish Word: palec
Translation: finger
Example Sentences
Palec jest bardzo wrażliwy
The finger is very sensitive
palce czekoladowe; paluszki rybne; palce serowe
chocolate fingers; fish fingers; cheese fingers
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Common phrases
- palec wskazujący— index finger
- kciuk— thumb
- palec u nogi— toe
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Frequency rank: #205 in Polish
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The Polish word "palec" means "finger" in English.
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