Polish–English dictionary

aura

A feeling or sense.

Aureli

A en given name; of mostly historical use in the Anglo-Saxon world.

Aurelia

A en given name.

Aureliusz

A en given name; of mostly historical use in the Anglo-Saxon world.

aureola

Radiance of luminous cloud that surrounds the figure in a painting of a sacred personage.

aurora

An atmospheric phenomenon created by charged particles from the sun striking the upper atmosphere, creating coloured lights in the sky. It is usually named australis or borealis based on whether it is in the Southern or Northern Hemisphere respectively.

Auschwitz

A former concentration camp in what is now Poland; used metonymically for Nazi evil, the Holocaust.

Auschwitz-Birkenau

A former concentration camp in what is now Poland; used metonymically for Nazi evil, the Holocaust.

austeria

A restaurant or bar.

austernik

The person responsible for the running of an inn, usually the proprietor.

austral

A former currency of Argentina. Its symbol was ₳.

Australijczyk

(colloquial) An Australian.

Australijka

(colloquial) An Australian.

australijska odmiana języka angielskiego

A language of the country or continent of Australia; Australian (Australian English).

australijski

(chiefly, Australia, New Zealand, British, South African, colloquial) Australian.

Austria

A country in Central Europe. Official name: Republic of Austria. Capital and largest city: Vienna.

austriacki

Of, from, or pertaining to Austria.

Austriaczka

A person from Austria or of Austrian descent.

Austriak

Of, from, or pertaining to Austria.

auszpik

A meat or fish jelly.

autarchia

A condition of absolute power.

autentycznie

(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.

autentyczność

The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.

autentyczny

Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.

autentyk

Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.

autentyka

The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.

autentysta

(philosophy) An advocate of realism; one who believes that matter, objects etc. have real existence beyond our perception of them.

autentyzm

The quality of being genuine or not corrupted from the original, of having the same origin (or attribution, commitment, intention, etc.) as claimed.

auto

(US, Canada, Philippines, AU, NZ) A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load.

autoanaliza

(psychology) analysis of oneself

autobiografia

(countable) A self-written biography; the story of one's own life.

autobiograficzny

Of or relating to a person's life or an account of a person's life, as told by the subject.

autobus

(automotive) A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads.

autobus szynowy

(rail) A self-propelled railway vehicle for passengers, similar to a bus.

autochton

A native inhabitant of a country; a member of the original people. [First attested in the early 19th century.]

autochtoniczny

Native to the place where found; indigenous.

autochtonka

(formal) The earliest inhabitant of an area; an indigenous person.

autochtoński

Native to the place where found; indigenous.

autogiełda

A place that sells items, especially cars.

autograf

A manuscript in the author’s handwriting.

autokar

(automotive) A motor vehicle for transporting large numbers of people along roads.

autoklaw

A strong, pressurized, heated vessel, as for laboratory experiments, sterilization, cooking or mineral processing.

autokracja

A condition of absolute power.

autokrata

An absolute ruler with infinite power.

autokratka

An absolute ruler with infinite power.

autokratyczny

Of or pertaining to absolutism; arbitrary; despotic; uncompromising. [from mid 19th c.]

autokratyzm

A condition of absolute power.

automat

(video games) A coin-operated video game or amusement device.

automat sprzedający

An automatic machine that dispenses merchandise (often food or beverages) in return for payment (originally coins; now also often paper money, credit cards, and wirelessly via digital payment apps).

automat telefoniczny

A public telephone that requires prepayment to operate, generally via the insertion of coins or a credit card.

automatem

In an automatic manner.

automatycznie

In an automatic manner.

automatyczny

Capable of operating without external control or intervention.

automatyczny pilot

(aviation, nautical) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

automatyzacja

The act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or electronic controls.

automatyzowany

Made automatic.

automobil

(US, Canada, Philippines, AU, NZ) A type of motor vehicle designed to move on the ground under its own stored power and intended to carry a driver, a small number of additional passengers, and a very limited amount of other load.

automobilista

A person who drives a motorized vehicle such as a car, truck, bus, train, forklift, etc.

automobilistka

A person who drives a motorized vehicle such as a car, truck, bus, train, forklift, etc.

autonomia

(philosophy, uncountable) The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision.

autonomicznie

In an autonomous or self-governing manner.

autonomiczność

(philosophy, uncountable) The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision.

autonomiczny

Self-governing. Intelligent, sentient, self-aware, thinking, feeling, governing independently.

autopilot

(aviation, nautical) A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being.

autopsja

A dissection performed on a cadaver to find possible cause(s) of death.

autor

The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition; or, one of the creators of a collaborative work.

autor tekstów piosenek

(formal) One who writes songs.

autorament

(type theory) The type of a type constructor or a higher-order type operator.

autorka

The originator or creator of a work, especially of a literary composition; or, one of the creators of a collaborative work.

autorka tekstów piosenek

(formal) One who writes songs.

autorstwo

The quality or state of being an author; the function or dignity of an author.

autorytarny

Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.

autorytatywny

Of, or relating to, or exhibiting strict obedience to an authority; favoring authoritarianism over civic and individual liberties.

autorytet

(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.

autoryzacja

(countable) An act of authorizing.

autoseksualizm

Sexual attraction toward oneself.

autostopowicz

A person or thing that hitchhikes.

autostopowiczka

A person or thing that hitchhikes.

autostrada

(US, regional) A divided highway, especially one whose intersections and direct access to adjacent properties have been eliminated.

autostrada międzystanowa

(US) A freeway that is part of the Interstate Highway System.

autotrof

(ecology) Any organism that can synthesize its food from inorganic substances, using heat or light as a source of energy.

autyczny

Having autism, or pertaining to autism.

autystyczny

Having autism, or pertaining to autism.

Avalon

(Arthurian legend) An island, represented as an earthly paradise in the western seas, to which King Arthur and other heroes were carried at death.

awalansza

A large mass or body of snow and ice sliding swiftly down a mountain side, or falling down a precipice.

awangarda

(military) The leading units at the front of an army or fleet.

awangardowy

Innovative and pioneering, especially when extremely or obviously so.

awania

An open or intentional offense, slight, or insult.

awanport

A port city or harbor which is secondary to a main port; it may be a distant one or a nearby auxiliary one.

awans

An amount of money or credit, especially given as a loan, or paid before it is due; an advancement.

awanscena

(in a modern, _, theater) The stage area between the curtain and the orchestra.

awanse

(often, in the plural) An opening approach or overture, now especially of an unwelcome or sexual nature.

awansem

In a premature manner; too soon or too early.

awansować

To raise (someone) in rank or office; to prefer, to promote. [from 14th c.]

awansowy

Of or relating to an advertising promotion; serving to promote a service, institution, business, etc.

awantaż

(obsolete) Superiority; mastery; — used with of to specify its nature or with over to specify the other party.

awantażowny

Being of advantage, beneficial.

awantura

A daring feat; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; the encountering of risks.

awanturnica

One who enjoys adventures.

awanturnictwo

The quality of being adventurous.

awanturniczość

The quality of being adventurous.

awanturniczy

(of a, person) Inclined to adventure; willing to take risks; prone to embark on hazardous enterprises; daring.

awanturnik

One who enjoys adventures.

awaria

(countable) A failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.

awarycja

Great reluctance to spend money unnecessarily.

awaryjne źródło gazu

(underwater diving) A backup supply of air in scuba diving.

awaryjny

A reserve or substitute.

awatar

(internet, video games) A complex and dynamic digital representation of a person or being in the form of a digital model, used online as a simulation or emulation of a person, or as a person's online alter ego, in a virtual world, virtual chat room, or metaverse.

awatara

(internet, video games) A complex and dynamic digital representation of a person or being in the form of a digital model, used online as a simulation or emulation of a person, or as a person's online alter ego, in a virtual world, virtual chat room, or metaverse.

awers

The heads side of a coin, or the side of a medal or badge that has the principal design.

awersja

(informal, figuratively) An antipathy, as toward a person or activity.

awersyjny

Having a repugnance or opposition of mind.

awiacja

The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

awiator

An aircraft pilot, especially a military pilot. The use of the word may imply claims of superior airmanship, as in navy aviator vs. air force pilot.

awiatyka

The art or science of making and flying aircraft.

Awinion

A city, the capital of Vaucluse department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

awizacja

That which conveys what is announced.

awizo

A mid-sized colonial warship

awizować

(transitive) To give (someone) notice (of some event). [from mid-15th c.]

awy

(of adjectives from adjectives, with a diminutive force) Somewhat, rather.

aż

Completely, as much as possible; in full; to the end or full extent.

Aza

(biblical character) The third king of Judah mentioned in the Books of Kings who succeeded his father Abijah; the father of King Jehoshaphat. (Matthew calls him "Asaph" in Matthew 1:7.)

azalia

A plant of the obsolete genus Azalea.

azbest

(mineral) Any of several fibrous mineral forms of magnesium silicate, used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings, chemical filters, suits, fireman's gloves, etc.

azdyk

(nautical, countable) A device that provides such echolocation.

ażeby

before an infinitive: As a means of achieving the specified end; to.

Azjata

(US, Canada, Australia, NZ) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.

Azjatka

(US, Canada, Australia, NZ) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.

azjatycki

Of, relating to or from Asia.

azot

(uncountable) The chemical element (symbol N) with an atomic number of 7 and atomic weight of 14.0067. It is a colorless and odorless gas.

azotan

(chemistry) Any salt or ester of nitric acid.

azotowy

Of, pertaining to, or containing, nitrogen.

Azrael

The angel of death in Catholic and Orthodox Christianity, and in Islam.

aztecki

The Nahuatl language.

Azteczka

A Mexica.

Aztek

A Mexica.

ażurowy

Transparent or translucent; allowing light to pass through; capable of being seen through.

azyl

An organization that provides temporary homes for stray pet animals.

ba

Disdainful indication that something is obvious.

baba

A mother of someone's parent.

baba jaga

(Scotland, Northern England, derogatory) A troublesome woman.

baba z wozu, koniom lżej

Used to indicate that a departure or loss is welcome.

baba-chłop

(slang, LGBTQ, countable) A lesbian who appears masculine or acts in a masculine manner.

babcia

(informal) Grandmother.

Babel

(biblical) The city and tower in the land of Shinar where the confusion of languages took place, according to the Bible.

babi

Considered typical of, stereotypical of, or appropriate to women; feminine.

babie lato

(possibly offensive) A stretch of sunny and warm, often hazy, days during late autumn. [from late 18th c., popularized in the early 19th c.]

Babilon

(historical) An ancient city, the ancient capital of Babylonia in modern Iraq, built on the banks of the Euphrates.

babilończyk

An inhabitant of the city of Babylon.

babilonka

An inhabitant of the city of Babylon.