Translation of Polish word "tożsamość" to English
tożsamość
/tɔʐˈsamɔɕt͡ɕ/
Meaning
NounThe set of characteristics, feelings, or beliefs that distinguish a particular person or group, or that make something what it is; who or what a person or thing is.
How to use
The noun 'tożsamość' (identity / sameness) is feminine despite ending in a consonant, and declines as a feminine i-stem (genitive 'tożsamości'). It is derived from 'tożsamy' (identical / same).
🇬🇧 English
identity
Structure Guide
Polish Word: tożsamość
Translation: identity
Example Sentences
Policja wciąż próbuje ustalić tożsamość podejrzanego mężczyzny.
The police are still trying to establish the identity of the suspicious man.
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Common phrases
- tożsamość narodowa— national identity
- potwierdzić tożsamość— to confirm / verify identity (perfective)
- kryzys tożsamości— identity crisis
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What does the Polish word "tożsamość" mean?▼
The Polish word "tożsamość" means "identity" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Policja wciąż próbuje ustalić tożsamość podejrzanego mężczyzny.".
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