Translation of Polish word "wakacje" to English
wakacje
/vaxaˈt͡ɕɛ/
Meaning
NounAn extended trip or journey away from home for rest or pleasure.
How to use
The noun 'wakacje' (vacation / summer holidays) is a plurale tantum (grammatically plural only). It declines as a non-masculine personal plural (genitive 'wakacji'). To say 'on holiday', say 'na wakacjach' (locative) or 'na wakacje' (accusative, for direction).
🇬🇧 English
vacation
Structure Guide
Polish Word: wakacje
Translation: vacation
Example Sentences
Kupujący zapłacił za wakacje przy kasie.
The buyer paid for vacation at the checkout.
Wakacje są czasem roku, kiedy ludzie spędzają czas na plaży.
A vacation is a time of year when people spend time at the beach.
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Common phrases
- jechać na wakacje— to go on holiday / vacation
- być na wakacjach— to be on holiday / vacation
- letnie wakacje— summer holidays
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The Polish word "wakacje" means "vacation" in English.
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