ładna dziewczyna
The English phrase "pretty girl" is translated into Polish as ładna dziewczyna.
The phrase ładna dziewczyna is used to describe a girl or young woman who is attractive or pleasing to look at.
Which one should you use?
While ładna dziewczyna means a pretty girl, you may use piękna dziewczyna to express a higher intensity, as it means "beautiful girl".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes its form depending on its role in a sentence. Use ładnej dziewczyny in the genitive case, often following a negation or to show possession. Use ładną dziewczynę in the accusative case when the phrase is the direct object of a verb. Use ładnej dziewczynie in the dative case when the phrase is an indirect object, such as when giving something to her.
Did you know?
- If you were to call someone a dziewka today instead of a ładna dziewczyna, you would likely be calling them a prostitute rather than a pretty girl.
- The adjective ładna comes from a root that implies order, harmony, or something being 'well-fitted' or 'proper'.
- The word dziewczyna has a double meaning in Polish, serving as both the word for 'girl' and the word for 'girlfriend'.
Examples in context
- Ładna dziewczyna w bikini to Tomka siostra.The pretty girl in the bikini is Tom's sister.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific person using the phrase ładna dziewczyna.Tatoeba #1170359 by perry, translation #1170353 by CK
- Ta ładna dziewczyna czyta książkę.That pretty girl is reading a book.
- Twoja siostra to bardzo ładna dziewczyna.Your sister is a very pretty girl.
Example conversation
Two friends are walking in a park and observing people.
- PawełWidzisz tę dziewczynę tam?Do you see that girl over there?
- AgnieszkaTak, to bardzo ładna dziewczyna.Yes, she is a very pretty girl.
- PawełMa bardzo miły uśmiech.She has a very nice smile.
- AgnieszkaZgadzam się z tobą, Pawle.I agree with you, Paweł.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
