Translation of Polish word "potomek" to English
potomek
/dɛsɛndɛntˈnɔvɛ/
Meaning
NounOne of the progeny of a specified person, at any distance of time or through any number of generations.
How to use
The masculine personal noun 'potomek' (descendant / offspring) has the plural form 'potomkowie' (descendants) or 'potomstwo' (collective: offspring). The feminine counterpart is 'potomkini'.
🇬🇧 English
descendant
Structure Guide
Polish Word: potomek
Translation: descendant
Example Sentences
Potomek króla jest ważny
The descendant of the king is important
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Common phrases
- potomkowie rodu— descendants of the family
- zostawić potomka— to leave a descendant / heir
- potomstwo— offspring / progeny (related collective noun)
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