brzydki
/ˈbʐɘt.ki/
The Polish word for "ugly" is brzydki.
The word brzydki is used to describe something that is displeasing to the eye or not aesthetically pleasing.
Meaning: displeasing to the eye, not aesthetically pleasing (adj)
Which one should you use?
While brzydki is the general term for ugly, przystojny is the specific word used to describe a man as handsome.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use the feminine form brzydka for feminine nouns and the neuter form brzydkie for neuter nouns. When referring to a group of men or a mixed group of people, use the masculine personal plural form brzydcy.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbʐɘt.ki/
Did you know?
- While brzydki means 'ugly', the related verb obrzydzić can mean to make someone lose their appetite or taste for something.
- In Polish, the word brzydki is often used to describe 'naughty' or 'bad' behavior in children, rather than just physical appearance.
- The word brzydki can be part of the phrase brzydka pogoda, which is a very common way to describe 'bad weather' that is gloomy or unpleasant.
Examples in context
- Myślisz, że jestem brzydki?Do you think I'm ugly?This sentence shows how to use brzydki in a question.Tatoeba #959715 by zipangu, translation #953230 by CK
- Ten brzydki mężczyzna ma piękną żonę.That ugly man has a beautiful wife.This sentence uses brzydki to describe a man.Tatoeba #4820984 by jeedrek, translation #2045836 by CK
- Nie jestem brzydki. Jestem przystojny.I'm not ugly. I'm handsome.This sentence uses brzydki to negate a description of oneself.Tatoeba #12905109 by Stanislawspruss, translation #12899310 by Ergulis
- Ten budynek jest naprawdę brzydki.This building is really ugly.
- Ta sukienka jest szpetna.This dress is ugly.
- Widziałeś, jakie to brzydactwo?Have you seen how ugly that is?
- Co za paskudny obraz!What a disgusting picture!
- Jego nowa fryzura jest obciachowa.His new hairstyle is tasteless.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tomasz and Agnieszka are looking at a piece of modern art.
- TomaszTo jest bardzo brzydki obraz.This is a very ugly painting.
- AgnieszkaNaprawdę? Ja uważam, że jest ciekawy.Really? I think it is interesting.
- TomaszDla mnie jest po prostu brzydki.For me, it is simply ugly.
- AgnieszkaKażdy ma inny gust, Tomaszu.Everyone has different taste, Tomasz.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ugly” translations and entries brzydki, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
