Translation of Polish word "smutny" to English
smutny
/smutnɨ/
Meaning
AdjectiveEmotionally negative. Feeling sorrow; sorrowful, mournful.
How to use
The adjective 'smutny' (sad / sorrowful) declines regularly. In the masculine personal plural, it becomes 'smutni' (e.g., 'smutni widzowie' — sad spectators). The adverbial counterpart is 'smutno' (sadly, e.g., 'jest mi smutno' — I am sad). It is the antonym of 'wesoły' (cheerful).
🇬🇧 English
sad
Structure Guide
Polish Word: smutny
Translation: sad
Example Sentences
Smutny wyraz twarzy zdradzał jego stan
The sad expression on his face betrayed his state
Smutny jest człowiek, który ma dużo pieniędzy, ale nie ma przyjaciół.
Sad is a person who has a lot of money, but no friends.
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Common phrases
- jest mi smutno— I am sad / feeling sad
- smutna piosenka— sad song
- smutna prawda— sad truth
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The Polish word "smutny" means "sad" in English.
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