Translation of Polish word "prawo" to English
prawo
/ˈpravɔ/
Meaning
NounThe body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
How to use
The neuter noun 'prawo' has two meanings: 'law' (rules of a country, e.g., 'studiować prawo' — to study law) and 'right' (permission/entitlement, e.g., 'prawo jazdy' — driving license/right to drive, or 'prawa człowieka' — human rights). It declines regularly (plural 'prawa').
🇬🇧 English
law
Structure Guide
Polish Word: prawo
Translation: law
Example Sentences
Aktor użył prawo na scenie.
The actor used law on stage.
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Common phrases
- prawo jazdy— driver's license / driving licence
- prawa człowieka— human rights
- zgodnie z prawem— according to the law / legally
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The Polish word "prawo" means "law" in English.
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