Translation of Polish word "zły" to English
zły
/zwɨ/
Meaning
AdjectiveOf low quality.
How to use
The adjective 'zły' means both 'bad/poor quality' and 'angry/mad'. In the masculine personal plural, it undergoes consonant mutation to become 'źli' (e.g., 'źli ludzie' — bad or angry people). When expressing anger towards someone, use the preposition 'na' + accusative ('jestem zły na ciebie' — I am mad at you).
🇬🇧 English
bad
Structure Guide
Polish Word: zły
Translation: bad
Example Sentences
To zły pomysł
That's a bad idea
Pogoda wygląda obecnie dość kiepsko.
The weather is looking pretty bad at the moment.
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Common phrases
- zły humor— bad mood
- zły na kogoś— mad at someone
- zła pogoda— bad weather
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Frequency rank: #29 in Polish
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The Polish word "zły" means "bad" in English.
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