Translation of Polish word "żona" to English
żona
/ʐɔna/
Meaning
NounA married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.
How to use
The feminine noun 'żona' (wife) declines regularly (genitive 'żony', accusative 'żonę'). In the genitive plural, it has the form 'żon'. It is the female counterpart of 'mąż' (husband).
🇬🇧 English
wife
Structure Guide
Polish Word: żona
Translation: wife
Example Sentences
Żona jest bardzo kochana
The wife is very loved
Postanowiła zostać żoną, gdy tylko nadarzy się okazja.
She decided to become a wife as soon as the opportunity arose.
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Common phrases
- moja żona— my wife
- przyszła żona— future wife
- pojąć za żonę— to take as wife / marry (formal)
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The Polish word "żona" means "wife" in English.
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