fable in Polish

fable in Polish is bajka, opowieść, stworzyć bajki — fable means a short story, often with animal characters, written to teach a moral lesson.

fable in Polish

bajka

noun

opowieść

noun

Any story told to excite wonder; common talk; the theme of talk.

stworzyć bajki

verb

(intransitive, archaic) To compose fables; hence, to write or speak fiction; to write or utter what is not true.

tworzyć bajki

verb

(intransitive, archaic) To compose fables; hence, to write or speak fiction; to write or utter what is not true.

bajdurzyć

verb

(transitive, archaic) To make up; to devise, and speak of, as true or real; to tell of falsely; to recount in the form of a fable.

What does "fable" mean?

noun A short story, often with animal characters, written to teach a moral lesson.
"Aesop's fable of the tortoise and the hare teaches that patience beats speed."
noun A made-up story or claim; something untrue.
"His account of the battle was mostly fable, invented to make himself look brave."
verb To make up and tell a story as though it were true.
"The old sailor loved to fable about sea monsters he had supposedly fought."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

fable in a sentence

Aesop's fable of the tortoise and the hare teaches that patience beats speed.
She grew up on a diet of fairy tales and fables.
His account of the battle was mostly fable, invented to make himself look brave.
The old sailor loved to fable about sea monsters he had supposedly fought.

Similar words in Polish

allegory fabrication fairy tale legend myth parable

Common Polish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fable" in Polish?

"fable" in Polish is bajka, opowieść, stworzyć bajki. fable means: A short story, often with animal characters, written to teach a moral lesson.

How do you use "fable" in a sentence?

Example: "Aesop's fable of the tortoise and the hare teaches that patience beats speed." In Polish, "fable" is bajka, opowieść, stworzyć bajki.

Are there other ways to say "fable" in Polish?

Yes — Polish has 5 translations listed for "fable": bajka, opowieść, stworzyć bajki, tworzyć bajki, bajdurzyć.

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