Translation of Polish word "ptak" to English
ptak
/ptak/
Meaning
PronounAn animal of the clade (traditionally class) Aves in the phylum Chordata, characterized by being warm-blooded, having feathers and wings usually capable of flight, having a beaked mouth, and laying eggs.
How to use
The masculine personal-like animate noun 'ptak' (bird) declines regularly, with the genitive singular 'ptaka' and nominative plural 'ptaki' (non-masculine personal) / genitive plural 'ptaków'. The diminutive 'ptaszek' means a little bird.
🇬🇧 English
bird
Structure Guide
Polish Word: ptak
Translation: bird
Example Sentences
Ptak leci na drzewo.
The bird flies to the tree.
Ptaki są bardzo piękne.
The birds are very beautiful.
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Common phrases
- śpiew ptaków— birds singing / song
- wolny jak ptak— free as a bird
- dziki ptak— wild bird
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The Polish word "ptak" means "bird" in English.
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