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serfdom in Polish

serfdom in Polish is pańszczyzna, poddaństwo — serfdom means the condition of a serf: a form of bondage under feudalism in which a peasant was tied to a lord's estate, owed labour and dues, and could not leave without permission.

serfdom in Polish

pańszczyzna
noun
The state of being a serf.
poddaństwo
noun
The feudal system that includes serfs.

What does "serfdom" mean?

  1. noun The condition of a serf: a form of bondage under feudalism in which a peasant was tied to a lord's estate, owed labour and dues, and could not leave without permission.
    "Serfdom was abolished in Russia in 1861."
  2. noun Any condition of servitude or powerless dependence, used figuratively.
    "He described the contract as a kind of corporate serfdom."
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serfdom in a sentence

  • Serfdom was abolished in Russia in 1861.
  • Under serfdom a peasant's obligations passed to his children.
  • He described the contract as a kind of corporate serfdom.

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What is "serfdom" in Polish?

"serfdom" in Polish is pańszczyzna, poddaństwo. serfdom means: The condition of a serf: a form of bondage under feudalism in which a peasant was tied to a lord's estate, owed labour and dues, and could not leave without permission.

How do you use "serfdom" in a sentence?

Example: "Serfdom was abolished in Russia in 1861." In Polish, "serfdom" is pańszczyzna, poddaństwo.

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

Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "serfdom": pańszczyzna, poddaństwo.

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