śmierdzisz
The phrase śmierdzisz is how you say "you stink" in Polish.
This phrase is used to tell someone that their body or clothes have an unpleasant smell.
Which one should you use?
The form śmierdzisz is a direct accusation of the person's smell. If you want to say 'it stinks' (referring to a place or an object) rather than 'you stink', use the third-person singular form śmierdzi.
How does it change in a sentence?
śmierdzisz is the second-person singular conjugation of the verb śmierdzieć.
Did you know?
- The verb śmierdzieć is closely related to the Polish word śmierć, which means 'death'. This reflects an ancient linguistic link between the smell of decay and the concept of dying.
- In an ironic twist, one can say someone is śmierdzieć sukcesem, which translates to 'stinking of success'. This is used to mock someone who is perceived as being too flashy or trying too hard to appear wealthy.
- The word smród, the noun form of the smell associated with śmierdzisz, is used in the idiom robić smród, which means to make a big scene or a public fuss.
Examples in context
- Śmierdzisz.You stink.This sentence demonstrates the direct way to say śmierdzisz.Tatoeba #8547632 by nusia2302, translation #4834656 by shekitten
- Naprawdę śmierdzisz potem.You really stink of sweat.
Example conversation
Krzysztof just came back from a workout.
- AnnaKrzysztof, śmierdzisz!Krzysztof, you stink!
- KrzysztofWiem, byłem na siłowni.I know, I was at the gym.
- AnnaIdź szybko pod prysznic.Go take a shower quickly.
- KrzysztofMasz rację, już idę.You're right, I'm going now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
