Translation of Polish word "twarz" to English

twarz

Q: What is the definition of the Polish word "twarz"?

The Polish word "twarz" is defined as: "The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area."

/tfaʐ/

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Meaning

Noun

The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.

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How to use

The noun 'twarz' (face) is feminine despite ending in a consonant. In the instrumental, it has the form 'twarzą', and in the genitive/locative singular, it is 'twarzy'. The phrase 'w twarz' means 'in the face' or 'to one's face'.

🇬🇧 English

face

Usage GuideTwarz jest piękna

Structure Guide

Polish Word: twarz
Translation: face

Example Sentences

Twarz jest piękna

The face is beautiful

Dzieci! Przestańcie do siebie robić miny!

Kids! Stop making faces at each other!

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Synonyms

countenance / face (poetic)physiognomycute face / face (diminutive)

Common phrases

umyć twarz— to wash one's face
prosto w twarz— straight to the face
twarz w twarz— face to face

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This concept in other languages

🇩🇪German:Gesicht 🇬🇧English:face 🇪🇸Spanish:cara 🇯🇵Japanese:顔

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Frequency rank: #55 in Polish

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What does the Polish word "twarz" mean?▼

The Polish word "twarz" means "face" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Twarz jest piękna".