Translation of Polish word "schronisko" to English
schronisko
/sxrɔˈɲiskɔ/
Meaning
NounAn overnight lodging place for travelers, with dormitory accommodation and shared facilities, especially a youth hostel.
How to use
The neuter noun 'schronisko' (shelter / hostel / refuge) declines regularly (plural 'schroniska'). It is derived from 'chronić' (to protect/shield) or 'schron' (bunker). It has three distinct contexts: a mountain hostel ('schronisko górskie'), a youth hostel ('schronisko młodzieżowe'), and an animal shelter ('schronisko dla zwierząt').
🇬🇧 English
hostel
Structure Guide
Polish Word: schronisko
Translation: hostel
Example Sentences
Dziecko narysowało schronisko na papierze.
The child drew hostel on paper.
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Common phrases
- schronisko górskie— mountain shelter / chalet / hostel
- schronisko dla zwierząt— animal shelter
- nocować w schronisku— to stay overnight in the hostel / shelter
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