Translation of Polish word "zmiana" to English
zmiana
/ˈzmʲana/
Meaning
NounA movement to do something, a beginning.
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
shift
Structure Guide
Polish Word: zmiana
Translation: shift
Example Sentences
Zmiana klimatu jest bardzo poważnym problemem.
Climate change is a very serious problem.
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Common phrases
- zmiana planów— change of plans
- nocna zmiana— night shift
- pracować na zmiany— to work in shifts / shift work
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