Translation of Polish word "pożyczka" to English
pożyczka
/pɔˈʐɨt͡ʂka/
Meaning
NounAn act or instance of lending, an act or instance of granting something for temporary use.
How to use
The feminine noun 'pożyczka' (loan / borrow / lending) declines regularly (plural 'pożyczki', G. plural 'pożyczek'). Note: the source translation is 'credit' (кредит), which is too loose; while 'kredyt' is a bank credit, a 'pożyczka' is a general loan (which can be between private individuals or non-bank institutions). It is derived from 'pożyczyć' (to lend/borrow).
🇬🇧 English
loan
Structure Guide
Polish Word: pożyczka
Translation: loan
Example Sentences
Bank udzielił mi pożyczki w wysokości 10 000 złotych.
The bank granted me a loan of 10,000 zlotys.
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Common phrases
- wziąć pożyczkę— to take a loan (perfective)
- pożyczka gotówkowa— cash loan
- udzielić pożyczki— to grant / give a loan (requires genitive)
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The Polish word "pożyczka" means "loan" in English.
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