Translation of Polish word "ładny" to English
ładny
/wadnɨ/
Meaning
AdjectiveSomeone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.
How to use
The adjective 'ładny' (pretty / nice / good-looking) declines regularly. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is an adjective. In the masculine personal plural, it undergoes consonant mutation to become 'ładni' (e.g., 'ładni chłopcy' — pretty/good-looking boys). Its comparative is 'ładniejszy' and superlative is 'najładniejszy'. The adverb is 'ładnie' (nicely / prettily).
🇬🇧 English
beautiful
Structure Guide
Polish Word: ładny
Translation: beautiful
Example Sentences
Ten ładny chłopak jest moim najlepszym przyjacielem.
This handsome boy is my best friend.
Ładna dziewczyna.
A beautiful girl.
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Common phrases
- ładny widok— nice / pretty view
- ładna dziewczyna— pretty girl
- ładnie pisać— to write nicely / beautifully
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The Polish word "ładny" means "beautiful" in English.
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