Translation of Polish word "wełna" to English
wełna
/ˈvɛwna/
Meaning
NounThe hair of the sheep, llama and some other ruminants.
How to use
The feminine noun 'wełna' (wool) declines regularly (genitive 'wełny', usually uncountable). The related adjective is 'wełniany' (woolen).
🇬🇧 English
wool
Structure Guide
Polish Word: wełna
Translation: wool
Example Sentences
Zimą noszę sweter z ciepłej wełny.
In winter I wear a sweater made of warm wool.
Ten sweter jest utkany ze stuprocentowej wełny merynosów.
This sweater is woven from 100% merino wool.
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Common phrases
- naturalna wełna— natural wool
- sweter z wełny— wool / woolen sweater
- wełna owcza— sheep's wool
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What does the Polish word "wełna" mean?▼
The Polish word "wełna" means "wool" in English.
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