Translation of Polish word "przyjaciel" to English
przyjaciel
/pʂɨˈjat͡ɕel/
Meaning
NounA person, typically someone other than a family member, spouse or lover, whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.
How to use
The noun 'przyjaciel' (close friend) is masculine personal and has irregular plural forms: nominative plural 'przyjaciele', genitive plural 'przyjaciół'. Note the difference in Polish between 'kolega' (colleague/peer/acquaintance) and 'przyjaciel' (a very close, trusted friend). Calling a casual acquaintance 'przyjaciel' is less common in Poland than in English-speaking countries.
🇬🇧 English
friend
Structure Guide
Polish Word: przyjaciel
Translation: friend
Example Sentences
Mój przyjaciel jest bardzo miły
My friend is very nice
Przyjaciel mojej siostry jest bardzo grzeczny.
My sister's friend is very polite.
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Common phrases
- najlepszy przyjaciel— best friend
- przyjaciel rodziny— family friend
- bliski przyjaciel— close friend
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The Polish word "przyjaciel" means "friend" in English.
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