Translation of Polish word "sławny" to English
sławny
/swaʋnɨ/
Meaning
AdjectiveWell known.
How to use
The adjective 'sławny' (famous / celebrated / renowned) declines regularly. In the masculine personal plural, it becomes 'sławni' (e.g., 'sławni aktorzy' — famous actors). Its comparative is 'sławniejszy' and superlative is 'najsławniejszy'. The adverb is 'sławnie' (famously). It is derived from 'sława' (fame).
🇬🇧 English
famous
Structure Guide
Polish Word: sławny
Translation: famous
Example Sentences
Ten słynny aktor grał w wielu filmach.
This famous actor played in many films.
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Common phrases
- sławny aktor— famous actor
- sławny naukowiec— famous scientist
- zyskać sławę— to gain fame / become famous (related)
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