Translation of Polish word "wilk" to English
wilk
/vilk/
Meaning
NounTerms relating to animals. A mammal of the family Felidae.
How to use
The masculine personal-like animate noun 'wilk' (wolf) declines regularly (genitive 'wilka', plural 'wilki'). Note: the source translation is incorrect; it is not a cat ('kot' / 'koška'), but a wolf. The idiom 'o wilku mowa' is equivalent to 'speak of the devil'.
🇬🇧 English
cat
Structure Guide
Polish Word: wilk
Translation: cat
Example Sentences
Wilk jest bardzo niebezpieczny
The wolf is very dangerous
Wilk jest bardzo grzeczny.
The cat is very polite.
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Common phrases
- o wilku mowa— speak of the devil
- wilk morski— sea dog / experienced sailor
- głodny jak wilk— hungry as a wolf
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The Polish word "wilk" means "cat" in English.
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