zwierzęta
The English phrase "animals" is translated into Polish as zwierzęta.
Other animal-related terms in Polish include Małpa (monkey), Słoń (elephant), Tygrys (tiger), Żaba (frog), Wilk (wolf), Krokodyl (crocodile), Papuga (parrot) and Pająk (spider).
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is zwierzę. When you want to express the genitive plural, such as when saying "of animals" or "many animals", you should use the form zwierząt instead of zwierzęta.
Did you know?
- While zwierzęta covers all animals, Polish has a separate, dedicated category of words for 'pets', often using the term pupil which shares a root with the English word for a student.
- In Polish folk traditions, certain zwierzęta like the stork are treated with such respect that harming one is historically viewed as bringing terrible luck to the household.
- In Polish, the word zwierzę is sometimes used as a slang term for a person who is physically very strong or athletic, similar to calling someone a 'beast' in English.
Examples in context
- W zoo są dziwne zwierzęta.There are some strange animals in the zoo.This sentence demonstrates the use of zwierzęta to describe animals in a zoo.Tatoeba #3884230 by jeedrek, translation #44694 by CK
- Ludzie to głupie zwierzęta.Humans are stupid animals.This sentence uses zwierzęta in a metaphorical sense regarding humans.Tatoeba #8108604 by arie, translation #2323523 by Ooneykcall
- Alpaki to zwierzęta stadne.Alpacas are herd animals.This sentence uses zwierzęta to describe the social nature of alpacas.Tatoeba #12602368 by mwgamera, translation #8656495 by Hybrid
- 53 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Małgorzata and Paweł are at a nature documentary in the living room.
- MałgorzataTe zwierzęta są bardzo piękne.These animals are very beautiful.
- PawełTak, dzikie zwierzęta fascynują mnie.Yes, wild animals fascinate me.
- MałgorzataCzy lubisz takie zwierzęta?Do you like such animals?
- PawełTak, Małgorzato, uwielbiam je.Yes, Małgorzata, I love them.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
