Translation of Polish word "wiek" to English
wiek
/vʲek/
Meaning
NounThe amount of time that some being has been alive, or that some thing has been in existence, as measured from its birth or origin until the present or until some other given reference point. (Often measured in number of years; alternatively in months, days, hours, etc.; see also the usage notes).
How to use
The masculine noun 'wiek' has two meanings: 'century' (a period of 100 years, e.g., 'dwudziesty wiek') and 'age' (how old someone is). It declines regularly (genitive 'wieku'). To ask about age, Poles say 'W jakim jesteś wieku?' or 'Ile masz lat?'.
🇬🇧 English
age
Structure Guide
Polish Word: wiek
Translation: age
Example Sentences
Wiek jest ważnym czynnikiem w życiu człowieka.
Age is an important factor in human life.
Wiek jest ważny.
Age is important.
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Common phrases
- w wieku— at the age of
- średniowiecze— Middle Ages
- wiek emerytalny— retirement age
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Frequency rank: #412 in Polish
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The Polish word "wiek" means "age" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "I am 30 years old.".
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