Translation of Polish word "powód" to English
powód
/pɔvut/
Meaning
NounThat which causes something: an efficient cause, a proximate cause.
How to use
The masculine noun 'powód' has two distinct meanings: 'reason / cause' (declines with mobile 'ó': genitive 'powodu', plural 'powody') and 'plaintiff / prosecutor' in legal context (nominative plural 'powodowie'). The prepositional phrase 'z powodu' (because of / due to) governs the genitive case.
🇬🇧 English
reason
Structure Guide
Polish Word: powód
Translation: reason
Example Sentences
Powód, dla którego nie mogłem przyjść, był choroba.
The reason I couldn't come was illness.
Oni szukają powodu do radości.
They are looking for a reason to be happy.
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Common phrases
- z powodu— because of / due to
- bez powodu— without reason / cause
- główny powód— main reason
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The Polish word "powód" means "reason" in English.
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