What is the definition of the Polish word "sławny"?

The Polish word "sławny" is defined as: "Well known."

Translation of Polish word "sławny" to English

sławny

/swaʋnɨ/

Adjectives A2

Meaning

Adjective

Well known.

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How to use

The adjective 'sławny' (famous / celebrated / renowned) declines regularly. In the masculine personal plural, it becomes 'sławni' (e.g., 'sławni aktorzy' — famous actors). Its comparative is 'sławniejszy' and superlative is 'najsławniejszy'. The adverb is 'sławnie' (famously). It is derived from 'sława' (fame).

🇬🇧 English

famous

Usage GuideTen słynny aktor grał w wielu filmach.

Structure Guide

Polish Word: sławny
Translation: famous

Example Sentences

Ten słynny aktor grał w wielu filmach.

This famous actor played in many films.

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Synonyms

famous (often ironical nowadays)well-knownpopularny

Common phrases

sławny aktor— famous actor
sławny naukowiec— famous scientist
zyskać sławę— to gain fame / become famous (related)

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This concept in other languages

🇬🇧English:famous 🇯🇵Japanese:有名

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Frequency rank: #599 in Polish

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What does the Polish word "sławny" mean?▼

The Polish word "sławny" means "famous" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Ten słynny aktor grał w wielu filmach.".