Translation of Polish word "żaden" to English
żaden
/ʐaˈdɛn/
Meaning
AdjectiveHardly any.
How to use
The negative pronoun/determiner 'żaden' (none / not any / no) declines like an adjective (żaden, żadna, żadne). It requires double negation in the sentence (e.g., 'żaden człowiek nie wie' — no man knows). In the masculine personal plural, it becomes 'żadni' (e.g., 'żadni świadkowie nie przyszli' — no witnesses came).
🇬🇧 English
no
Structure Guide
Polish Word: żaden
Translation: no
Example Sentences
Żaden z nich nie jest gotowy
None of them are ready
Żaden z moich przyjaciół nie jest żaden.
None of my friends is anyone.
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Common phrases
- w żaden sposób— in no way / by no means
- żaden problem— no problem
- żadnych wątpliwości— no doubts at all (genitive plural)
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What does the Polish word "żaden" mean?▼
The Polish word "żaden" means "no" in English.
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