słowa
/ˈswɔ.va/
The English phrase "words" is translated into Polish as słowa.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is słowo. The form słowa is the nominative plural of the noun słowo, while the genitive plural form is słów.
How do you pronounce it?
{'ipa': '/ˈswɔ.va/', 'syllables': 2, 'stressed_syllable': '1 of 2'}
Did you know?
- The Polish word for 'words' is used in the phrase między słowami, which means 'reading between the lines'. While English refers to the 'lines' of text, Polish focuses on the słowa themselves.
- A Polish speaker might use the word słowo to mean 'a promise' or 'an oath', as in the phrase 'daję ci słowo' meaning 'I give you my word'.
- Polish uses słowo to describe a 'single word' in a way that can mean a brief conversation. The phrase zamienić kilka słów means 'to exchange a few words' or to have a short chat.
Examples in context
- To nie są słowa.These are not words.Tatoeba #4124388 by jeedrek, translation #896996 by CM
- On przekręca moje słowa.He is distorting my words.Tatoeba #5982795 by stagos, translation #5981282 by mailohilohi
- On przekręcił moje słowa.He distorted my words.Tatoeba #5982794 by stagos, translation #5981280 by mailohilohi
- Jak się masz?How are you?
- Gdzie jest toaleta?Where is the bathroom?
- Kolacja była bardzo smaczna!Dinner was very tasty!
- Czy mówisz po angielsku?Do you speak English?
- Lubię polskie jedzenie.I like Polish food.
- Czy mogę prosić rachunek?Can I have the bill, please?
- 60 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Katarzyna and Tomasz are studying a new language together.
- KatarzynaCzy znasz te słowa?Do you know these words?
- TomaszNie, te słowa są bardzo trudne.No, these words are very difficult.
- KatarzynaJa też ich nie rozumiem.I don't understand them either.
- TomaszSprawdźmy znaczenie tych słów w słowniku.Let's check the meaning of these words in the dictionary.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry słowa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
