Translation of Polish word "wolny" to English
wolny
/vɔlnɨ/
Meaning
AdjectiveFree; not controlled, restricted, or occupied.
How to use
The adjective 'wolny' has three major meanings: 'free' (at liberty, e.g., 'wolny człowiek' — free man), 'free / vacant' (not occupied, e.g., 'wolne miejsce' — vacant seat), and 'slow' (not fast, e.g., 'wolny ruch' — slow movement). Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is an adjective. In the masculine personal plural, it becomes 'wolni' (e.g., 'jesteśmy wolni' — we are free/slow). Comparative is 'wolniejszy', superlative is 'najwolniejszy'. Adverbs are 'wolno' (slowly / it is allowed) or 'swobodnie' (freely).
🇬🇧 English
free
Structure Guide
Polish Word: wolny
Translation: free
Example Sentences
Wolny strzał to okazja do zdobycia gola.
A free kick is an opportunity to score a goal.
Wolny dostęp do internetu jest bardzo przydatny.
Free access to the internet is very useful.
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Common phrases
- wolny czas— free time / leisure
- wolne miejsce— vacant seat / space
- wolny rynek— free market
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The Polish word "wolny" means "free" in English.
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