Translation of Polish word "wieś" to English
wieś
/vjɛɕ/
Meaning
NounA rural habitation of size between a hamlet and a town.
How to use
The noun 'wieś' (village / countryside) is feminine despite ending in a consonant, and declines irregularly as a feminine i-stem (genitive 'wsi', instrumental 'wsią', locative 'we wsi'). To say 'in the countryside', Poles use 'na wsi' (using 'na' + locative). To go 'to the countryside' is 'na wieś' (using 'na' + accusative).
🇬🇧 English
village
Structure Guide
Polish Word: wieś
Translation: village
Example Sentences
Architekt naszkicował wieś na planie.
The architect sketched village on the plan.
Wieś jest malownicza.
The village is picturesque.
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Common phrases
- na wsi— in the country / countryside
- jechać na wieś— to go to the countryside
- życie na wsi— country life
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The Polish word "wieś" means "village" in English.
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