Translation of Polish word "żal" to English
żal
/ʐal/
Meaning
NounA feeling of sympathy at the misfortune or suffering of someone or something.
How to use
Żal ('grief / pity / regret') is masculine. Żal mi go — I feel sorry for him. In internet slang, żal (or żal.pl) means 'cringe / pathetic'.
🇬🇧 English
pity/too bad
Structure Guide
Polish Word: żal
Translation: pity/too bad
Example Sentences
Mam żal do kota, bo umarł.
I feel sorry for the cat, because it died.
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Common phrases
- mieć żal do— to hold a grudge against
- wielki żal— great pity / grief
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Frequency rank: #1468 in Polish
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The Polish word "żal" means "pity/too bad" in English.
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