Translation of Polish word "wulkan" to English
wulkan
/vulkan/
Meaning
NounA vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface.
How to use
The masculine noun 'wulkan' (volcano) declines regularly (genitive 'wulkanu', locative 'na wulkanie', plural 'wulkany'). The related adjective is 'wulkaniczny' (volcanic).
🇬🇧 English
volcano
Structure Guide
Polish Word: wulkan
Translation: volcano
Example Sentences
Wulkan wybuchł, wydając ogromną ilość gazu i lawy.
The volcano erupted, releasing a huge amount of gas and lava.
Ona odwiedziła wulkan na Hawajach.
She visited a volcano in Hawaii.
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Common phrases
- czynny wulkan— active volcano
- wybuch wulkanu— volcanic eruption / volcano blast
- wulkan błotny— mud volcano
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The Polish word "wulkan" means "volcano" in English.
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