Translation of Polish word "słaby" to English
słaby
/ˈswabɨ/
Meaning
AdjectiveLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
How to use
The adjective 'słaby' (weak / faint / poor) declines regularly. In the masculine personal plural, it becomes 'słabi' (e.g., 'słabi gracze' — weak players). Its comparative is 'słabszy' and superlative is 'najsłabszy'. The adverb is 'słabo' (weakly / poorly / bad, e.g., 'czuję się słabo' — I feel faint). It is the antonym of 'silny' or 'mocny'.
🇬🇧 English
weak
Structure Guide
Polish Word: słaby
Translation: weak
Example Sentences
Lekarz zalecił słaby leczenie.
The doctor recommended a weak treatment.
Ta krew jest słaba.
This blood is weak.
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Common phrases
- słaba herbata— weak tea
- słaby punkt— weak point / loophole
- czuć się słabo— to feel faint / weak / unwell
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The Polish word "słaby" means "weak" in English.
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