Translation of Polish word "pierwszy" to English
pierwszy
/pʲɛrfʂɨ/
Meaning
AdjectiveBefore anything else; firstly.
How to use
The ordinal numeral 'pierwszy' (first) declines regularly as an adjective (pierwszy, pierwsza, pierwsze). Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a verb, but it is an adjective/numeral. In the masculine personal plural, it becomes 'pierwsi' (e.g., 'pierwsi goście' — first guests). The phrase 'po pierwsze' means firstly.
🇬🇧 English
first
Structure Guide
Polish Word: pierwszy
Translation: first
Example Sentences
Pierwszy krok to najważniejszy
The first step is the most important
On jest pierwszym w klasie.
He is the first in the class.
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Common phrases
- pierwszy raz— first time
- pierwsza pomoc— first aid
- po pierwsze— firstly / first of all
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The Polish word "pierwszy" means "first" in English.
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