Translation of Polish word "szyja" to English
szyja
/ʂɨja/
Meaning
NounThe part of the body connecting the head and the trunk found in humans and some animals.
How to use
The feminine noun 'szyja' (neck) declines regularly. In Polish, the expression 'skoczyć komuś do szyi' means to hug someone enthusiastically around the neck, and 'mieć kogoś na szyi' means to have someone dependent on you.
🇬🇧 English
neck
Structure Guide
Polish Word: szyja
Translation: neck
Example Sentences
Szyja jest bardzo wrażliwa.
The neck is very sensitive.
Alan i Betty siedzieli na tylnym siedzeniu samochodu, kiedy przyłapał ich tata Betty.
Alan and Betty were sitting in the back seat of the car when Betty's dad caught them.
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Common phrases
- rzucić się na szyję— to throw oneself on someone's neck
- ból szyi— neck pain
- szyjka macicy— cervix (medical)
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The Polish word "szyja" means "neck" in English.
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