bardzo zimno
/ˈbar.d͡zɔ ˈʑim.nɔ/word by word
The Polish phrase for "very cold" is bardzo zimno.
bardzo zimno is used to describe a temperature that is much lower than normal, specifically when referring to the ambient temperature or the weather (e.g., "It is very cold").
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bardzo (very) and zimno (cold/coldly).
Which one should you use?
Use bardzo zimno to describe the weather or the state of the temperature. In contrast, if you want to describe a specific noun, such as "a very cold wind," you would use the adjective bardzo zimny instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase bardzo zimno, the word zimno functions as an adverb to describe the state of the ambient temperature, rather than acting as an adjective to describe a person or an object.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbar.dzɔ ˈʑim.nɔ/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- While bardzo zimno is standard, Poles may use the word siarczysty to describe a 'sulfurous' cold. This implies a cold so biting and intense that it feels chemically sharp.
- To emphasize extreme cold, Poles often use the phrase mróz szczypie w nos, which means 'the frost pinches the nose'.
- In some regional dialects, the phrase zimno jak w psiarni is used, meaning 'cold as in a dog kennel'. This is a common way to describe a room or place that is freezing.
Examples in context
- Tu jest bardzo zimno.It's very cold in here.This sentence demonstrates how to use bardzo zimno to describe the temperature in a specific location.Tatoeba #3875802 by jeedrek, translation #3733330 by CK
- Zrobiło się bardzo zimno.It has become very cold.This sentence shows the phrase being used to describe a change in temperature.Tatoeba #6554281 by arie, translation #275976 by CK
- Dzisiaj jest bardzo zimno.It is very cold today.This sentence uses the phrase to describe the temperature for the current day.Tatoeba #6360154 by arie, translation #242732 by CK
- Dzisiaj jest bardzo zimno na zewnątrz.It is very cold outside today.
- Ostatniej nocy panował przeogromny mróz.Last night, there was an enormous frost.
- Dzisiaj jest mega kosa na dworze!Today is super cold outside!
- Na zewnątrz jest mroźno jak w lodówce, ubierz się ciepło!It's as cold as in a refrigerator outside, dress warmly!
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Example conversation
Krzysztof and Agnieszka are deciding whether to go for a walk outside.
- KrzysztofCzy chcesz iść na spacer, Agnieszko?Do you want to go for a walk, Agnieszka?
- AgnieszkaNie, na dworze jest bardzo zimno.No, it is very cold outside.
- KrzysztofMasz rację, to bardzo mroźny dzień.You are right, it is a very frosty day.
- AgnieszkaZostańmy w domu i zróbmy herbatę.Let's stay home and make tea.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (bardzo, zimno) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
