Translation of Polish word "ze" to English
ze
/zɛ/
Meaning
PrepositionPreposition (phonetic variant of 'z') meaning 'with' (with instrumental) or 'from / out of' (with genitive), used before difficult consonant clusters.
How to use
The preposition 'ze' is the vocalized variant of the preposition 'z' (with / from / out of). It is used to ease pronunciation before words that start with difficult consonant clusters, typically those beginning with s, z, ż, sz, ś, ź, etc. (e.g., 'ze mną' — with me, 'ze szkoły' — from school). Note: the source translation is incorrect; it is not a verb meaning 'sadly'.
🇬🇧 English
with / from
Structure Guide
Polish Word: ze
Translation: with / from
Example Sentences
„Dopiero gdy się wspinamy, możemy to zobaczyć” – powiedział ze smutkiem.
“Only when we climb can we see it,” he said sadly.
Jeśli myślisz, że wyjdziesz z tego miejsca żywy, to jesteś w wielkim błędzie, przyjacielu.
If you think you will get out of this place alive, you are very mistaken, my friend.
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Common phrases
- ze mną— with me
- ze szkoły— from school
- ze sobą— with each other / with oneself
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What does the Polish word "ze" mean?▼
The Polish word "ze" means "with / from" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "„Dopiero gdy się wspinamy, możemy to zobaczyć” – powiedział ze smutkiem.".
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