Translation of Polish word "ząb" to English
ząb
/ʐɔmp/
Meaning
NounA hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for biting and chewing food.
How to use
The masculine noun 'ząb' (tooth) has the vowel mutation ą:ę in declension (e.g. genitive 'zęba', nominative plural 'zęby', genitive plural 'zębów'). The phrase 'ból zęba' means toothache, and 'dentysta' is used to talk about the doctor.
🇬🇧 English
tooth
Structure Guide
Polish Word: ząb
Translation: tooth
Example Sentences
Ząb boli mnie
My tooth hurts
Mam słabość do słodyczy: uwielbiam słodkie smakołyki.
I have a weakness for sweets: I love sweet treats.
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Common phrases
- ból zęba— toothache
- myć zęby— to brush teeth
- sztuczny ząb— artificial tooth
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