Translation of Polish word "włosy" to English
włosy
/vwɔˈɕɛ/
Meaning
NounA pigmented filament of keratin which grows from a follicle on the skin of humans and other mammals.
How to use
The noun 'włosy' (hair) is masculine and is typically used in the plural. The singular form 'włos' refers to a single strand of hair. In Polish, when you talk about getting a haircut, you use the plural form 'obciąć włosy' (to cut one's hair).
🇬🇧 English
hair
Structure Guide
Polish Word: włosy
Translation: hair
Example Sentences
Włosy są długie
The hair is long
Włosy wewnętrzne występują na łodydze kwiatowej lilii żabiej żółtej (Nuphar).
Inner hairs occur on the flower stalk of the yellow frog lily (Nuphar).
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Common phrases
- krótkie włosy— short hair
- myć włosy— to wash hair
- czesać włosy— to comb / brush hair
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