jesteś brzydki
The English phrase "you're ugly" is translated into Polish as jesteś brzydki.
This phrase is a direct statement used to tell someone that they are not physically attractive.
Which one should you use?
Use jesteś brzydki when addressing a male. Use jesteś brzydka when addressing a female. When addressing a group, use jesteście brzydcy for a group of men or a mixed-gender group and jesteście brzydkie for a group of women or children.
How does it change in a sentence?
For a single male, use jesteś brzydki. For a single female, use jesteś brzydka. For a neuter subject, use jesteś brzydkie. For a plural masculine-personal group (men or mixed), use jesteście brzydcy. For a plural non-masculine-personal group (women or children), use jesteście brzydkie.
Did you know?
- While 'ugly' is a harsh insult in English, using the diminutive forms of brzydki can transform the word into a playful or affectionate way to tease a child.
- Polish speakers use brzydka pogoda to describe bad weather, effectively calling the day 'ugly'.
- In Polish, you can describe a person's behavior as a brzydki gest, meaning an 'ugly gesture' that is morally wrong or rude.
Examples in context
- Nie spełniasz standardów piękna.You do not meet the standards of beauty.
- Jesteś brzydki/brzydka.You're ugly.
- Jesteś brzydki, kiedy się wściekasz.You're ugly when you get angry.
- Myślę, że jesteś brzydki.I think that you're ugly.
- Nie lubię cię, bo jesteś brzydki.I don't like you because you're ugly.
Example conversation
Two teenagers are arguing in a school hallway.
- MałgorzataJesteś brzydki i głupi!You're ugly and stupid!
- PiotrTo nie jest miłe, Małgorzato.That isn't nice, Małgorzata.
- MałgorzataPo prostu tak uważam.I just think so.
- PiotrJesteś bardzo złośliwa.You are very mean.
