Translation of Polish word "piasek" to English
piasek
/pʲajɛsk/
Meaning
NounMasculine noun meaning 'sand (fine granular substance composed of rock and mineral particles)'.
How to use
The masculine noun 'piasek' (sand) declines with a mobile 'e' (e.g., genitive 'piasku', locative 'w piasku'). Note: the source translation is incorrect; it is not a negation meaning 'no' or 'not', but a physical noun meaning sand. To say 'sandbox', use 'piaskownica'.
🇬🇧 English
sand
Structure Guide
Polish Word: piasek
Translation: sand
Example Sentences
Dzieci budowały zamek z piasku na plaży.
The children built a sandcastle on the beach.
Złoty piasek błyszczał w słońcu.
The golden sand glittered in the sun.
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Common phrases
- złoty piasek— golden sand
- piasek na plaży— sand on the beach
- zamek z piasku— sandcastle
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The Polish word "piasek" means "sand" in English.
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