palce u nóg
/ˈpal.t͡sɛ ˈu ˈnok/word by word
The English phrase "toes" is translated into Polish as palce u nóg.
This phrase refers to the five digits at the end of a human foot.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of palce (fingers), u (at/by) and nóg (feet/legs).
Which one should you use?
In Polish, the word palce is used for both fingers and toes. To specify that you are talking about toes, you must use the phrase palce u nóg (fingers at the feet), whereas palce u rąk means fingers on the hands.
How does it change in a sentence?
palce u nóg is the plural form. The singular form for "toe" is palec u nogi.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpal.tsɛ ˈu ˈnok/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word nóg is thought to have been inherited from the Proto-Slavic word *jьnogъ.
- The word palce shares a root with the word for 'finger' in other Slavic languages, highlighting a common linguistic heritage across Eastern Europe.
- While English distinguishes the 'big toe' from other toes, Polish uses the term palec regardless of size, often adding duży for 'big'.
Examples in context
- Czy mogę zapytać o moje palce stóp?May I ask about my toes?
- Spójrz na moje paluchy! Są takie słodkie!Look at my toes! They are so cute!
- Zimno mi w palce u nóg.My toes are cold.
Example conversation
Tomasz and Anna are relaxing at home on a cold evening.
- TomaszAnna, czy nie jest ci za zimno?Anna, aren't you too cold?
- AnnaTak, bardzo bolą mnie palce u nóg.Yes, my toes hurt a lot.
- TomaszMoże założysz grube skarpetki?Maybe you should put on thick socks?
- AnnaTo dobry pomysł, dziękuję, Tomaszu.That is a good idea, thank you, Tomasz.
