Polish–English dictionary

bimbrarz

Someone who makes or distributes moonshine (illicit alcohol).

bimbrowniczka

Someone who makes or distributes moonshine (illicit alcohol).

bimbrownik

Someone who makes or distributes moonshine (illicit alcohol).

binarny

(arithmetic, computing) Concerning numbers and calculations using the binary number system.

binder

(LGBTQ) Material or clothing used in binding or flattening the breasts.

bingo

Used by players of bingo to claim a win.

bio-

life

biochemiczka

A chemist whose speciality is biochemistry

biochemik

A chemist whose speciality is biochemistry

biodegradowalny

Capable of being decomposed by biological activity, especially by microorganisms.

biodro

(slang, possibly, dated) A drug addict, especially someone addicted to a narcotic like heroin.

biofilm

(biology, medicine) A thin film of mucus created by and containing a colony of bacteria and other microorganisms.

biograf

The writer of a biography; a professional writer of biographies.

biografia

A person's life story, especially one published.

biografka

The writer of a biography; a professional writer of biographies.

biogram

A biographical sketch.

biokatalizator

(biochemistry) A biochemical catalyst, such as an enzyme (either a protein enzyme or a ribozyme) or a biomolecular condensate that has biocatalytic ability.

biolog

A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

biolożka

A student of biology; one versed in the science of biology.

biom

Any major regional biological community such as that of forest or desert.

biometria

The automated recognition or authentication of an individual's identity based on their behavioural and biological characteristics, such as iris appearance, fingerprint, or face shape.

bioniczny

(not comparable) Related to bionics.

biopsja

The removal and examination of a sample of tissue, cells, or bodily fluid from a living body for diagnostic purposes.

biorca

A person who receives.

bioróżnorodność

(ecology) The diversity (number and variety of species) of plant and animal life within a region.

biosfera

The part of the Earth and its atmosphere capable of supporting life.

biotyczny

(biology) Of, pertaining to, or produced by life or living organisms.

bipod

A two-legged stand.

bipolarny

Involving or having both extremes or poles at the same time.

birbantka

An instance of merrymaking; a celebration.

birbantować

(intransitive) To engage in a noisy or drunken social gathering. [from 1550s]

Birma

A country in Southeast Asia. Official name: Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Capital: Naypyidaw. Officially known as Myanmar.

Birmańczyk

(chiefly, in the plural) A person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent.

Birmanka

(chiefly, in the plural) A person from Myanmar or of Burmese descent.

birmański

Of or relating to Burma (Myanmar) or its people or language.

birr

The currency of Ethiopia, divided into 100 santims.

bis

A brief extra performance, done after the main performance is complete.

bis!

(said by audience members after a performance) Please perform again!

biseks

(LGBTQ, slang) A bisexual person.

biseksualista

A person who is bisexual.

biseksualistka

A person who is bisexual.

biseksualny

(of humans, or, other animals) Sexually attracted to both same-gendered and different-gendered partners. (Compare pansexual.)

biskup

(Christianity) An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.

biskupstwo

A diocese or region of a church which a bishop governs.

biskwit

(ceramics) A form of unglazed earthenware; biscuit.

bisować

(intransitive) To call for an encore.

bistro

A small casual restaurant or pub, typically serving French-style cuisine.

biszkoptowy

A light brown colour.

bit

The instrumental portion of a piece of hip-hop music.

bitcoin

(countable, computing, finance) A unit of the bitcoin (proper noun sense 1) cryptocurrency.

bitka

A disorderly argument or fight, usually with a large number of people involved.

bitmapa

(computing) A series of bits that represents a rasterized graphic image, each pixel being represented as a group of bits.

bitnie

In a valiant manner; showing bravery.

bitnik

A person associated with the Beat Generation of the 1950s and 1960s or its style.

bitność

The quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.

bitum

A sticky, black, highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum, burning with a bright flame. It occurs as an abundant natural product in many places, as on the shores of the Dead and Caspian Seas. It is used in cements, in the construction of pavements, etc.; Mineral pitch.

bitumen

A sticky, black, highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum, burning with a bright flame. It occurs as an abundant natural product in many places, as on the shores of the Dead and Caspian Seas. It is used in cements, in the construction of pavements, etc.; Mineral pitch.

bitumin

A sticky, black, highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum, burning with a bright flame. It occurs as an abundant natural product in many places, as on the shores of the Dead and Caspian Seas. It is used in cements, in the construction of pavements, etc.; Mineral pitch.

bitwa

(military) A general action, fight, or encounter, in which all the divisions of an army are or may be engaged; a combat, an engagement.

biuletyn

A short printed publication, especially one produced regularly by an organization.

biuralistyczny

Of or pertaining to bureaucracy or the actions of bureaucrats.

biuralizm

(business, organizational theory) A system of administration based upon organisation into bureaus, division of labour, a hierarchy of authority, etc., designed to dispose of a large body of work in a routine manner.

biurka

(chiefly, British) A desk, usually with a cover and compartments that are located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath, and often used for storing papers.

biurko

(chiefly, British) A desk, usually with a cover and compartments that are located above the level of the writing surface rather than underneath, and often used for storing papers.

biuro

An office (room where clerical or professional duties are performed).

biurokracja

(business, organizational theory) A system of administration based upon organisation into bureaus, division of labour, a hierarchy of authority, etc., designed to dispose of a large body of work in a routine manner.

biurokrata

An official who is part of a bureaucracy.

biurokratyczny

Of or pertaining to bureaucracy or the actions of bureaucrats.

biurowy

Of or relating to clerks or their work.

biuściasty

Having large breasts.

biust

(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.

biustonosz

An item of clothing, usually underwear worn to support the breasts. [from 1920s]

biwakować

(transitive, intransitive) To set up camp.

Bizancjum

(historical) An ancient Greek empire in Southeastern Europe and Western Asia; the predominantly Greek-speaking continuation of the Roman Empire during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages with its capital at Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul), originally known as Byzantium, which fell in 1453.

Bizantyjczyk

(historical) A native of Byzantium (modern-day Istanbul) or of the Byzantine empire

Bizantyjka

(historical) A native of Byzantium (modern-day Istanbul) or of the Byzantine empire

Bizantyńczyk

(historical) A native of Byzantium (modern-day Istanbul) or of the Byzantine empire

biznes

(countable) A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

biznesmen

A man in business, one who works at a commercial institution.

biznesmenka

A woman involved in business.

biznesowy

Methodical and efficient, in a way that would be advantageous to a business or businessperson.

bizneswoman

A woman involved in business.

bizneswomen

A woman involved in business.

bizon

A bovine mammal, a species of bison, Bison bison.

biżuteria

Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.

blacha

(musical instruments) Any musical instrument whose tone is produced by vibration of the lips as the player blows into a mouthpiece (or tubular resonator).

blachara

(derogatory, slang) A physically attractive person, typically a woman or otherwise feminine in appearance, who lacks intelligence.

blacharstwo

(uncountable) The exterior body of a motor vehicle.

blachmal

(ophthalmology, pathology) A clouding of the lens in the eye leading to a decrease in vision.

blackjack

(card games) A common gambling card game in casinos, where the object is to get as close to 21 without going over.

blady

Ash-colored; pale; anemic

blagier

(informal) A smooth talker, a persuasive person.

blagierka

(informal) A smooth talker, a persuasive person.

blaknąć

(intransitive) To grow or become white.

Blanka

A en given name.

blanki

In fortification: an indented parapet, formed by a series of rising members called cops or merlons, separated by openings called crenelles or embrasures, the soldier sheltering himself behind the merlon while he fires through the embrasure or through a loophole in the battlement.

blankiet

A blank document or template to be filled in by the user.

blansz

A white cosmetic.

blanszować

(transitive, cooking) To cook by dipping briefly into boiling water, then directly into cold water.

blant

(smoking, slang, US) A marijuana cigar.

blasfemia

An act of irreverence or contempt toward a god or toward something considered sacred; an impious act, utterance, view, etc.

blask

The quality of being exceptionally effulgent (giving off light).

blast

an immature cell or tissue

blaszak

A computer of a size designed to be used on a desk or table, as opposed to larger machines, such as mainframes, and smaller machines, such as laptops and palmtops.

blaszanka

A covered motor vehicle used to carry goods or (normally less than ten) persons, usually roughly cuboid in shape, Depending on the type of van, it can be bigger or smaller than a pickup truck and SUV, and longer and higher than a car but relatively smaller than a truck/lorry or a bus.

blaszka

The similar outer layer of cells in invertebrates and plants

blat

The Soviet system of connections and social relationships; one's social or business network (in Russian or Soviet society).

blat biurka

The top surface of a desk.

blednąć

(intransitive) To grow or become white.

blednący

Of the lunar phase: as it shrinks when viewed from the Earth.

blef

(countable, or, uncountable) An act of bluffing; a false expression of the strength of one’s position in order to intimidate or deceive; braggadocio.

blefować

(by analogy) To frighten, deter, or deceive with a false show of strength or confidence; to give a false impression of strength or temerity in order to intimidate or gain some advantage.

blejer

Something from which a copy is made; a model or outline. [from 14th c.]

blejtram

A frame on which a canvas is stretched for painting.

blenda

(optics, photography) A thin opaque structure with a central aperture, used to limit the passage of light into a camera or similar device.

blender

A machine with sharp rotating blades in a bowl, for mashing, crushing, or liquefying food ingredients.

bletka

(countable, slang) Rolling paper for cigarettes.

blezer

A semi-formal jacket.

blichtr

Worthless finery; bric-a-brac or junk.

bliski

In a very close relationship.

blisko

Very close to, but not quite.

bliskość

A natural attraction or feeling of kinship to a person or thing.

bliskoznaczny

(particularly, in, semantics, construed with with) Having a similar (sometimes identical) meaning. (See Usage notes below)

blitzkrieg

A fast military offensive, typically involving a large and highly mobile tank force with air support.

bliżej

(baseball) A relief pitcher who specializes in getting the last three outs of the game.

blizna

A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.

bliźni

A kindred member of humanity.

bliźniaczka

Either of two people (or, less commonly, animals) who shared the same uterus at the same time; one who was born at the same birth as a sibling.

bliźniaczo

In an identical manner.

bliźniaczy

Of a house: joined to another one on one side, having one shared wall.

bliźniak

(US, Canada, Australia) A house made up of two dwelling units.

bliźnić się

(intransitive) To form a scar.

bliznowacieć

(intransitive) To form a scar.

blockbuster

(informal) Something, such as a film or book, that sustains exceptional and widespread popularity and achieves enormous sales, as opposed to a box office bomb.

bloczydło

(cellular automata) In Conway's Game of Life, a still life consisting of four living cells arranged in a two-by-two square.

blog

(Internet) A website that allows users to reflect, share opinions, and discuss various topics in the form of an online journal, sometimes letting readers comment on their posts. Most blogs are written in a slightly informal tone (personal journals, news, businesses, etc.)

bloger

(blogging) A contributor to a blog (from weblog) or online journal.

blogerka

(blogging) A contributor to a blog (from weblog) or online journal.

blogować

(blogging, ambitransitive) To contribute to a blog.

blogowicz

(blogging) A contributor to a blog (from weblog) or online journal.

blogowiczka

(blogging) A contributor to a blog (from weblog) or online journal.

blok

A residential building containing multiple apartments or flats.

blokada

(countable) The thing that is the cause of such a state, blocking a passage.

bloker

(climbing) A technique used in rappelling and ascending, with a friction hitch around the climbing rope.

blokować

(programming, intransitive) To wait for some condition to become true.

blond

A pale yellowish (golden brown) color, especially said of hair color.

blondas

(countable) A person with this hair color.

blondyn

(countable) A person with this hair color.

blondynka

(countable) A person with this hair color.

bluegrass

(music, uncountable) A subgenre of country music with roots in Scots-Irish Appalachian folk music, blues, and jazz and characterized by banjos, fiddles, acoustic guitars, dobros, and mandolins; but containing no drums, electric guitars, pianos or other keyboard or wind instruments; using a bass fiddle to carry its rhythm.