Translation of Polish word "ręcznik" to English
ręcznik
/rɛnt͡ʂnik/
Meaning
NounA cloth used for wiping, especially one used for drying anything wet, such as a person after a bath.
How to use
The masculine noun 'ręcznik' (towel) declines regularly (genitive 'ręcznika'). It is named after 'ręka' (hand). A paper towel is 'ręcznik papierowy'.
🇬🇧 English
towel
Structure Guide
Polish Word: ręcznik
Translation: towel
Example Sentences
Ręcznik jest niezbędny do suszenia ciała po kąpieli.
A towel is necessary for drying the body after a bath.
Oni wzięli ręcznik do łazienki.
They took a towel to the bathroom.
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Common phrases
- ręcznik papierowy— paper towel
- ręcznik kąpielowy— bath towel
- wytrzeć się ręcznikiem— to dry oneself with a towel
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The Polish word "ręcznik" means "towel" in English.
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