Translation of Polish word "źle" to English
źle
/ʐlɛ/
Meaning
NounSomething that is immoral or not good.
How to use
The adverb 'źle' (badly / wrongly / ill) is regular. Note: the source metadata mistakenly lists this as a noun, but it is an adverb. Its comparative is 'gorzej' (worse) and superlative is 'najgorzej' (worst). The phrase 'źle się czuć' means to feel unwell, and 'źle zrobione' means badly done. It is the antonym of 'dobrze'.
🇬🇧 English
wrong
Structure Guide
Polish Word: źle
Translation: wrong
Example Sentences
Szewc naprawił źle wczoraj.
The shoemaker repaired wrong yesterday.
Źle się czuję.
I feel bad.
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Common phrases
- źle się czuć— to feel bad / unwell / ill
- źle zrozumieć— to misunderstand / get wrong
- nie jest źle— it's not bad / not bad at all
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The Polish word "źle" means "wrong" in English.
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