Translation of Polish word "województwo" to English
województwo
/vɔjɛvut͡ɕt͡vɔ/
Meaning
NounA region of the earth or of a continent; a district or country.
How to use
The neuter noun 'województwo' (voivodeship / province) declines regularly (plural 'województwa'). It is the highest-level administrative division of Poland. There are currently 16 voivodeships in Poland (established in 1999). Each is headed by a governor called a 'wojewoda'.
🇬🇧 English
province
Structure Guide
Polish Word: województwo
Translation: province
Example Sentences
Województwo jest podzielone na mniejsze jednostki administracyjne, takie jak powiaty.
The voivodeship is divided into smaller administrative units, such as counties.
Oni chcieli odwiedzić województwo podlaskie.
They wanted to visit the Podlaskie Voivodeship.
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Common phrases
- województwo mazowieckie— Mazovian Voivodeship (Warsaw region)
- stolica województwa— voivodeship capital city
- podział na województwa— division into voivodeships
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The Polish word "województwo" means "province" in English.
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