Translation of Polish word "szafa" to English
szafa
/ˈʂafa/
Meaning
NounFeminine noun meaning 'wardrobe / cupboard (a piece of furniture for storing clothes)'.
How to use
The feminine noun 'szafa' (wardrobe / closet / cabinet) declines regularly (plural 'szafy', G. plural 'szaf'). The diminutive is 'szafka' (cabinet / nightstand).
🇬🇧 English
wardrobe
Structure Guide
Polish Word: szafa
Translation: wardrobe
Example Sentences
Powiesiłem płaszcz w szafie.
I hung the coat in the wardrobe.
Wszyscy rozmawiali o szafie na spotkaniu.
Everyone talked about the wardrobe at the meeting.
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Common phrases
- szafa trzydrzwiowa— three-door wardrobe / closet
- szafa wnękowa— built-in wardrobe / closet / sliding closet
- schować do szafy— to put away in the closet / wardrobe (perfective)
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What does the Polish word "szafa" mean?▼
The Polish word "szafa" means "wardrobe" in English.
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