Translation of Polish word "świat" to English
świat
/ɕfjat/
Meaning
NounThe subjective human experience, regarded collectively; human collective existence; existence in general; the reality we live in.
How to use
The masculine noun 'świat' (world) declines regularly (locative 'na świecie' — in the world). The phrase 'cały świat' means the whole world. Polish uses the preposition 'na' to say 'in the world' ('na świecie').
🇬🇧 English
world
Structure Guide
Polish Word: świat
Translation: world
Example Sentences
Świat jest piękny
The world is beautiful
Zawsze będą kochankowie, aż do końca świata.
There will always be lovers until the end of the world.
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Common phrases
- cały świat— whole world
- na świecie— in the world
- koniec świata— end of the world
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The Polish word "świat" means "world" in English.
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