Polish–English dictionary

pieluszka

(North America, Philippines, India) An absorbent garment worn around the crotch that retains the wearer's urine and feces, often worn by a baby or young child who is not yet toilet trained, or by an adult who is incontinent or wets the bed, out of convenience, or under extreme working conditions without access to a toilet; a nappy.

Piemont

An administrative region in the north of Italy.

pień

The trunk or stem of a tree.

pieniądz

A currency maintained by a state or other entity which can guarantee its value (such as a monetary union).

pienić się

(intransitive) To form or emit foam.

pieniężny

Of, pertaining to, or consisting of money.

pieprzniczka

A shaker with a perforated top for sprinkling condiments such as sugar, salt, pepper, etc.

pieprzony

(informal, Britain, Ireland, Commonwealth, Hawaii, mildly, _) Used as an intensifier.

pieprzyć

(transitive) To add pepper to.

pieprzyć się

(UK, Ireland, transitive, slang, vulgar) To have sex with.

pieprzyk

A natural mark on a person's skin, especially a freckle or mole on a woman's face.

piercing

A hole made in the body so that jewellery can be worn through it.

pierdel

A place or institution where people are held against their will, in the US especially for long-term confinement, as of those convicted of serious crimes or otherwise considered undesirable by the government.

pierdolnąć

To physically place (something or someone somewhere).

pierdolnięty

Exhibiting unsoundness or disorder of mind; not sane; utterly mad.

pierdoła

(chiefly, derogatory, slang) Someone who lacks confidence or courage, is weak, ineffectual, irresolute and wishy-washy.

pierdyliard

(slang, vulgar, US) A large amount.

pierdzielnik

(slang) A metasyntactic term used for any object whose actual name the speaker does not know or cannot remember; a doodad, gizmo, thingamajig, thingy.

pierdzielony

(colloquial, euphemistic) A minced oath of "fucking" as an intensifier.

pierniczek

(transitive, idiomatic, uncommon) To decorate or embellish in an ornate or intricate way.

pierniczony

(colloquial, euphemistic) A minced oath of "fucking" as an intensifier.

piernik

(colloquial, derogatory, slang, often preceded by "old", the "old buzzard") In North America, a curmudgeonly or cantankerous man; an old person; a mean, greedy person.

pieróg

(historical) A two-cornered hat, worn by European and American military and naval officers from the 1790s.

pierogi

Boiled dumplings stuffed with potato, cheese, or other filling; a serving of these; .

pierożek

(endearing) A term of endearment.

pierś

(anatomy) Either of the two organs on the front of a female human's chest, which contain the mammary glands; also the analogous organs in males.

pierścień

A flat disc of metal or stone thrown at a target in the game of quoits.

pierścieniowy

(chemistry, of a compound) Having chains of atoms arranged in a ring.

pierścionek

(jewelry) A round piece of (precious) metal worn around the finger or through the ear, nose, etc.

piersiasty

Having large breasts.

piersiówka

A container used to discreetly carry a small amount of a hard alcoholic beverage; a pocket flask.

piersiowy

Of or pertaining to the breast, or chest.

pierwiastek

(set theory) One of the objects in a set.

pierwiosnek bezłodygowy

Specifically, the species Primula acaulis (syn. Primula vulgaris), also called common primrose.

pierwiosnek lekarski

A low-growing plant, Primula veris, with yellow flowers.

pierwiosnek wyniosły

A plant of species Primula elatior, similar to cowslip (Primula veris) but with larger, pale yellow flowers.

pierwiosnka bezłodygowa

Specifically, the species Primula acaulis (syn. Primula vulgaris), also called common primrose.

pierwiosnka lekarska

A low-growing plant, Primula veris, with yellow flowers.

pierwiosnka wyniosła

A plant of species Primula elatior, similar to cowslip (Primula veris) but with larger, pale yellow flowers.

pierwiosnkowate

A plant of the family Primulaceae.

pierworodny

Born as the first one in a family, flock or the like.

pierworództwo

The state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents.

pierwotnie

(not comparable) As it was in the beginning; at first.

pierwotny

Being the first in time or in history.

pierwowzór

An object or other creation (e.g. narrative work) from which all later copies and variations are derived.

pierwsza

(modifying a numeral, one to twelve) In conjunction with a numeral, indicates the time within a twelve-hour period (midnight to noon or noon to midnight), specifically the time when the hour hand of a clock points precisely to the symbol or marking corresponding to the designated numeral, i.e., at the hour.

pierwsza klasa

Of, or relating to the most luxurious and expensive class of accommodation on a train, ship, hotel, etc.

pierwsza miesiączka

The onset of menstruation; a girl's first period.

pierwszak

(US, Canada, Philippines) a person (of either sex) entering the first year of an institution, especially a high school (ninth grade for US, grade 9 for Canada, grade 7 for Philippines), a university, or legislative body

pierwszeństwo

The state of preceding in importance or priority.

pierwszy

Of or belonging to a first family.

pierzasty

(poetic) Covered or adorned with something, as if with feathers.

pierze

(ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.

pierzga

Bee pollen with added honey and bee secretions, made and stored in brood cells by forager bees, and used as food for worker bees and larvae.

pierzyna

(British, Ireland, New Zealand, Canada) A quilt or usually flat cloth bag with a filling (traditionally down) and usually an additional washable cover, used instead of blankets; often called a comforter or quilt, especially in US English.

pies

(British, Ireland, Australia, slang) A police officer.

pięść

A hand with the fingers clenched or curled inward.

pięściarka

A participant in a boxing match; a fighter who boxes.

pięściarz

A participant in a boxing match; a fighter who boxes.

pieścić

(transitive) To touch or kiss lovingly; to fondle.

pieseł

(internet slang, jocular) .

pieśń

One of the chief divisions of a long poem; a book.

pieśń żałobna

A mournful poem or piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person.

pieśniarka

A musician who both sings and composes, especially when recording or performing their own compositions.

pieśniarka w Armii Zbawienia

An adult chorister in the Salvation Army.

pieśniarz

A musician who both sings and composes, especially when recording or performing their own compositions.

pieśniarz w Armii Zbawienia

An adult chorister in the Salvation Army.

piesza

A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle.

piesza wycieczka

A long walk, usually for pleasure or exercise. [from c. 1900]

pieszczota

An act of endearment; any act or expression of affection; an embracing, or touching, with tenderness. [from 1640s]

pieszczotliwy

Fond, loving, gentle, or sweet.

pieszy

(not comparable) Of or intended for those who are walking.

pięta

(anatomy) The rear part of the foot, where it joins the leg.

piętnaście

The cardinal number occurring after fourteen (14) and before sixteen (16).

piętnaścioro

The cardinal number occurring after fourteen (14) and before sixteen (16).

piętnasty

The ordinal form of the number fifteen.

piętno

A mark of infamy or disgrace.

piętnować

(transitive, formal) To punish or reprimand someone severely.

piętro

(construction, architecture) A structure formed of beams, girders, etc, with proper covering, which divides a building horizontally into storeys/stories.

Pietrowicz

A member of an indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest Coast.

pietruszka

(countable, uncountable) A bright green, biennial herb, Petroselinum crispum, having many cultivars.

piewca

A man who sings songs, especially as a profession; a male singer.

Pigmej

(often, _, capitalized) A member of one of various Ancient Equatorial African tribal peoples, notable for their very short stature.

pigmentować

(transitive) To add color or pigment to something.

pigułka

(broadly) A small, usually round or cylindrical object designed for easy swallowing, usually containing some sort of medication.

pigwa

(countable) The deciduous tree bearing such fruit, native to Asia.

pijacko

In a drunken manner.

pijaczka

A habitual drinker, especially one who is frequently intoxicated.

pijak

A habitual drinker, especially one who is frequently intoxicated.

pijaństwo

A chronic disease caused by compulsive and uncontrollable consumption of alcoholic beverages, leading to addiction and deterioration in health and social functioning.

pijany

Intoxicated as a result of excessive alcohol consumption, usually by drinking alcoholic beverages.

pijawa

A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air.

pijawka

An aquatic blood-sucking annelid of subclass Hirudinea, especially Hirudo medicinalis.

pik

(obsolete)

pika

(military, historical) A very long spear used two-handed by infantry soldiers for thrusting (not throwing), both for attacks on enemy foot soldiers and as a countermeasure against cavalry assaults.

pikador

(bullfighting) A lancer mounted on horseback who assists a matador.

pikanteria

The degree to which something is piquant, stimulating or exciting.

pikantność

(uncountable) An attribute of a spice that causes a burning sensation in the mouth.

pikantny

Risque, sordid or sexually suggestive.

piki

(card games) A card game in which the spade suit cards are trumps.

pikiel

The brine used for preserving food.

piknik

The meal eaten at such a gathering.

pikolo

A piccolo flute A transverse flute that is smaller than a Western concert flute and pitched nearly an octave higher.

pikować

To construct something, such as clothing, using the same technique.

piksel

One of the tiny dots that make up the representation of an image in a computer's memory.

piktogram

A picture that represents a word or an idea by illustration.

pikulina

A piccolo flute A transverse flute that is smaller than a Western concert flute and pitched nearly an octave higher.

pilarka łańcuchowa

(forestry, machinery, DIY) A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

pilates

A physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates.

pilaw

A dish made by browning grain, typically rice, in oil and then cooking it with a seasoned broth, to which meat and/or vegetables may be added.

pilnie

In a diligent manner, with appropriate effort, carefully.

pilnik

A tool consisting of a strip or rod of hardened and coarse metal, used for removing sharp edges, shaping, and cutting, especially through metal; usually a hand tool.

pilność

The qualities of a hard worker, including conscientiousness, determination, and perseverance.

pilnować

(transitive) To make sure and secure; ensure.

pilny

Listening, paying attention. [from mid 16th c.]

pilos

(historical, Ancient Rome) A conical felt hat worn in Ancient Rome and Greece.

pilot

Ellipsis of remote control.

pilotażowy

Made or used as a test or demonstration of capability.

pilśń

A cloth or stuff made of matted fibres of wool, or wool and fur, fulled or wrought into a compact substance by rolling and pressure, with lees or size, without spinning or weaving.

pilśniarz

A person who fulls cloth.

piła

A saw small enough to be used by one hand.

piła do metalu

A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal

piła łańcuchowa

(forestry, machinery, DIY) A power saw that has a power-driven and fast-revolving chain of metal teeth, usually used to cut trees.

Piłat

(biblical character) Pontius Pilate, the man who, according to the Bible, ordered the crucifixion of Jesus.

piłka

A solid or hollow sphere, or roughly spherical mass.

piłka do koszykówki

(countable) The particular kind of ball used in the sport of basketball.

piłka do metalu

A saw, with a blade that is put under tension, for cutting metal

piłka do siatkówki

(uncountable) A game played on a rectangular court between two teams of two to six players which involves striking a ball back and forth over a net.

piłka do softballu

(sports) A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.

piłka koszykowa

(countable) The particular kind of ball used in the sport of basketball.

piłka nożna

A ball game played between two teams of eleven players, each attempting to win by scoring more goals than their opponent.

piłka ręczna

(uncountable) A team sport where two teams of seven players each (six players and a goalkeeper) pass and bounce a ball trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team.

piłka siatkowa

(uncountable) A game played on a rectangular court between two teams of two to six players which involves striking a ball back and forth over a net.

piłka stołowa

(chiefly, _, US, Canada) table soccer (US), table football (UK)

piłkarka nożna

(American football, US, uncommon, dated) One who plays American football.

piłkarz

(American football, US, uncommon, dated) One who plays American football.

piłkarz nożny

(American football, US, uncommon, dated) One who plays American football.

piłkarzyki

(chiefly, _, US, Canada) table soccer (US), table football (UK)

pimento

A red sweet pepper, a cultivar of Capsicum annuum, used to make relish, stuffed into olives, or used as spice.

PIN

Acronym of personal identification number.

pinakiel

(architectural element) An upright member, generally ending in a small spire, used to finish a buttress, to constitute a part in a proportion, as where pinnacles flank a gable or spire.

pinceta

A small pincerlike instrument, usually made of metal, used for handling or picking up small objects (such as postage stamps), plucking out (plucking) hairs, pulling out slivers, etc.

pingwin

Any of several flightless sea birds, of the family Spheniscidae within the order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage. [from 16th c.]

piniata

(Latin American culture) A doll or other decorated container that is filled with candy and hit with a hammer or a stick by blindfolded children during birthday parties or other celebrations until the candy falls out.

piołun

The herb absinthium Artemisia absinthium (grande wormwood); essence of wormwood. [from 1350–1470]

piołunówka

A distilled, highly alcoholic, anise-flavored liquor originally made from grande wormwood, anise, and other herbs. [from mid 19th c.]

pion

(British) A checker: a game piece used in the game of draughts.

pionek

(British) A checker: a game piece used in the game of draughts.

pionier

One who discovers a way or path; one who explores untraversed regions.

pionierka

One who discovers a way or path; one who explores untraversed regions.