Translation of Polish word "państwo" to English
państwo
/pɔ̃snt͡soʊ/
Meaning
NounA nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government; a country.
How to use
The noun 'państwo' has two major meanings: 'state / country' (neuter noun, e.g., 'państwo polskie' — the Polish state, declines G. 'państwa') and 'Mr. and Mrs. / ladies and gentlemen' (masculine personal plural noun, used to address couples or a mixed group, e.g., 'Państwo Kowalscy' — Mr. and Mrs. Kowalski, or 'co Państwo życzą?' — what would you like, ladies and gentlemen?).
🇬🇧 English
state / country
Structure Guide
Polish Word: państwo
Translation: state / country
Example Sentences
Państwo jest odpowiedzialne za edukację swoich dzieci.
The state is responsible for the education of its children.
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Common phrases
- państwo członkowskie— member state / country (e.g., EU)
- Drodzy Państwo— Ladies and Gentlemen / Dear Guests (address)
- Państwo Kowalscy— Mr. and Mrs. Kowalski
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