dni
The English phrase 'days' is translated into Polish as dni.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form dni is the nominative plural and the genitive plural of the singular form dzień.
Did you know?
- In traditional Polish folk culture, certain dni are considered 'lucky' or 'unlucky' based on the lunar calendar, influencing when people start new businesses or weddings.
- The expression dni powszednie refers to 'weekdays', but literally translates to 'ordinary days', distinguishing the mundane work week from the 'extraordinary' nature of weekends.
- In many Polish calendars, the names of the days of the week are not based on gods or planets like in English, but are often more descriptive or secular.
Examples in context
- Masz tylko trzy dni.You only have three days.Tatoeba #3782691 by jeedrek, translation #2644627 by CK
- Dni są coraz krótsze.The days are getting shorter.Tatoeba #352900 by zipangu, translation #2561586 by Hybrid
- Zostały nam trzy dni.We've got three days left.Tatoeba #3844190 by jeedrek, translation #3312942 by CK
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Example conversation
Paweł and Agnieszka are discussing their upcoming vacation.
- PawełIle masz jeszcze dni urlopu?How many days of vacation do you have left?
- AgnieszkaZostało mi tylko pięć dni.I only have five days left.
- PawełTo bardzo mało dni.Those are very few days.
- AgnieszkaTak, ale to pięć wspaniałych dni.Yes, but they are five wonderful days.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
