centrum handlowe
/ˈt͡sɛn.trum xanˈdlɔ.vɛ/
The English phrase 'mall' can be translated into Polish as centrum handlowe.
The term refers to an enclosed shopping centre.
Meaning: enclosed shopping centre (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is centra handlowe. When using the phrase after many Polish prepositions such as 'do' (to), the form changes to the genitive case: centrum handlowego.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈtsɛn.trum xanˈdlɔ.vɛ/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word centrum is an internationalism shared with English, but it descends from the Ancient Greek kéntron, which originally meant a 'sharp point' or 'sting'.
- The word handlowe comes from handel, which means 'trade'. This root is shared with the German word Handel, reflecting the historical influence of German trade in Central Europe.
- The term handel can sometimes have a slightly negative connotation in Polish, referring to unofficial or street trading, while centrum handlowe always remains a professional term.
Examples in context
- Fadil poszedł do centrum handlowego.Fadil went to the mall.This sentence is useful for showing how the phrase changes to centrum handlowego after the preposition 'do'.Tatoeba #12832474 by Rudzielec, translation #5886721 by OsoHombre
- Gdzie jest najbliższe centrum handlowe?Where's the nearest shopping mall?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the nearest shopping mall using centrum handlowe.Tatoeba #357288 by zipangu, translation #27271 by CK
- Idę do Centrum Handlowego po nowe buty.I'm going to the mall to get new shoes.
- Wszystko, czego potrzebujesz, możesz znaleźć w Centrum Handlowym.You can find everything you need at the mall.
- Czy wiesz, gdzie jest najbliższa galeria?Do you know where the nearest mall is?
- Kupiłem najnowszą grę w tej nowej galerii w centrum.I bought the latest game at the new mall downtown.
- To centrum handlowe jest bardzo duże.This shopping mall is very large.
Example conversation
Anna and Krzysztof are planning their afternoon.
- AnnaCzy chcesz iść do centrum handlowego?Do you want to go to the shopping mall?
- KrzysztofTak, muszę kupić nowe buty.Yes, I need to buy new shoes.
- AnnaKrzysztofie, to centrum handlowe jest blisko.Krzysztof, this shopping mall is nearby.
- KrzysztofTo świetnie, chodźmy zatem.That's great, let's go then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry centrum handlowe, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries centrum, centrum handlowe, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
