Translation of Polish word "pieniądze" to English
pieniądze
/pɛɲɛ̃w̃d͡zɛ/
Meaning
NounA generally accepted means of exchange.
How to use
The noun 'pieniądze' (money) is a plurale tantum (grammatically plural only). Its genitive plural form is 'pieniędzy' (e.g., 'brak pieniędzy' — lack of money). The singular form 'pieniądz' exists but refers only to the abstract concept of money/currency, not to actual cash.
🇬🇧 English
money
Structure Guide
Polish Word: pieniądze
Translation: money
Example Sentences
Pieniądze są potrzebne
Money is needed
Przed czasami kolonialnymi muszle krowy importowane z Mauritiusa były używane jako pieniądze w Afryce Zachodniej.
Before colonial times, cow shells imported from Mauritius were used as money in West Africa.
Your personal vocabulary
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- dużo pieniędzy— a lot of money
- płacić pieniędzmi— to pay with money
- zarabiać pieniądze— to earn money
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The Polish word "pieniądze" means "money" in English.
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