Translation of Polish word "zmiana" to English

zmiana

Q: What is the definition of the Polish word "zmiana"?

The Polish word "zmiana" is defined as: "The act or process of becoming different, or making something different; an alteration."

/ˈzmʲana/

Work & Career B2

Meaning

Noun

The act or process of becoming different, or making something different; an alteration.

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How to use

The feminine noun 'zmiana' has two meanings: 'change / modification' (e.g., 'zmiana planów' — change of plans) and 'work shift' (e.g., 'pracować na nocną zmianę' — to work the night shift). It declines regularly (plural 'zmiany', G. plural 'zmian').

🇬🇧 English

change

Usage GuideZmiana klimatu jest bardzo poważnym problemem.

Structure Guide

Polish Word: zmiana
Translation: change

Example Sentences

Zmiana klimatu jest bardzo poważnym problemem.

Climate change is a very serious problem.

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Synonyms

modification / change

Common phrases

zmiana planów— change of plans
nocna zmiana— night shift
pracować na zmiany— to work in shifts / shift work

More Work & Career words

kwalifikacja bezrobocie dział spotkanie zadanie projekt warsztat wynagrodzenie doświadczenie szkolenie zwolnienie praca zespołowa

This concept in other languages

🇩🇪German:ändern 🇬🇧English:change 🇪🇸Spanish:cambiar 🇯🇵Japanese:変わる

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Frequency rank: #1041 in Polish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Polish word "zmiana" mean?▼

The Polish word "zmiana" means "change" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Zmiana klimatu jest bardzo poważnym problemem.".