Translation of Polish word "szkoła" to English
szkoła
/ʂkɔwa/
Meaning
NounAn institution dedicated to teaching and learning; an educational institution.
How to use
The feminine noun 'szkoła' (school) declines regularly. Note the locative form 'w szkole' (in school) and the accusative form of direction 'do szkoły' (to school). In Polish, different levels of school have specific names (e.g., 'szkoła podstawowa' — primary school).
🇬🇧 English
school
Structure Guide
Polish Word: szkoła
Translation: school
Example Sentences
Szkoła jest blisko
The school is nearby
Uniwersytet Harvarda to słynna amerykańska szkoła policealna.
Harvard University is a famous American post-secondary school.
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Common phrases
- szkoła podstawowa— elementary / primary school
- chodzić do szkoły— to go to school
- rok szkolny— school year
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