Translation of Polish word "stary" to English
stary
Meaning
AdjectiveOf an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
How to use
The adjective 'stary' (old) declines regularly. In the masculine personal plural, it changes to 'starzy' (e.g., 'starzy przyjaciele'). A common slang usage in Polish is 'mój stary' / 'moja stara' to refer colloquially (and sometimes disrespectfully) to one's father/mother or husband/wife.
🇬🇧 English
old
Structure Guide
Polish Word: stary
Translation: old
Example Sentences
Stary dom
Old house
miłorząb jest jednym z najstarszych żyjących drzew
Ginkgo biloba is one of the oldest living trees
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Common phrases
- stary człowiek— old man
- stary znajomy— old acquaintance
- stare miasto— old town
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The Polish word "stary" means "old" in English.
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