Polish–English dictionary

wgięcie

The mark left by a blow; an indentation or impression made by violence; a dent.

wgniecenie

A shallow deformation in the surface of an object, produced by an impact.

whisky

(Ireland, US, England) A drink of whiskey.

WHO

Initialism of World Health Organization.

wiać

(intransitive) To produce an air current.

wiadomość

A message; the essential data transferred in an act of communication.

wiadomości

Information about current events disseminated by the media.

wiadomy

Identified as a specific type; famous, renowned.

wiadro

The amount held in this container.

wiadukt

(UK, Irish, Commonwealth, Philippines) A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.

wianek

A wreath or band for the head, especially one given as reward of victory or a mark of honor.

wianie

act of separating chaff from grain

wiano

In some cultures, a sum of money or other valuables paid by a bridegroom or on his behalf to the family of the bride.

wianuszek

A wreath or band for the head, especially one given as reward of victory or a mark of honor.

Wiara

A en given name.

wiarygodnie

In a credible manner; believably.

wiarygodność

The probability of a specified outcome; the chance of something happening; probability; the state or degree of being probable.

wiarygodny

Capable of being believed; credible.

wiata

A high cover providing shelter, such as a cloth supported above an object, particularly over a bed.

wiaterek

A light, gentle wind.

wiatr

(uncountable, colloquial) Flatus.

wiatraczek

An artificial flower with a stem, usually plastic, for children: the flower spins round in the wind, like a small paper windmill.

wiatrak

An electrical or mechanical device for moving air, used for cooling people, machinery, etc.

wiatrołap

(North America) A room used as a barrier between indoors and outdoors.

wiatrołom

Something that has been blown down by the wind.

wiatrówka

A gun that propels a projectile by compressed air or similar compressed gas (such as carbon dioxide).

wiatry

The state of having gas, often smelly, trapped (and when released, frequently with noise) in the digestive system of a human and some other animals; wind; and when released, a flatus, a fart.

wiatyk

(especially, Catholicism) The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.

wiąz

(countable) A tree of the genus Ulmus of the family Ulmaceae, large deciduous trees with alternate stipulate leaves and small apetalous flowers.

wiązać

(transitive) To tie or fasten tightly together, with a cord, band, ligature, chain, etc.

wiązać się z

(transitive) To imply, require, or invoke.

wiążący

Imposing obligation, legally, morally, or otherwise; binding; mandatory.

wiązadło

(anatomy) A band of strong tissue that connects bones to other bones.

wiązałka

(agriculture) A machine used in harvesting that ties cut stalks of grain into a bundle.

wiązanie

(chemistry) A link or force between neighbouring atoms in a molecule.

wiązanka

A bunch of cut flowers.

wiązka

(countable) A group of objects held together by wrapping or tying.

wibracja

(music) The musical effect or technique where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound.

wibrato

(music) The musical effect or technique where the pitch or frequency of a note or sound is quickly and repeatedly raised and lowered over a small distance for the duration of that note or sound.

wibrować

(intransitive) To shake with small, rapid movements to and fro.

wibrys

One of the long, projecting hairs growing at the sides of the mouth of a cat, or other animal.

wibrysy

One of the long, projecting hairs growing at the sides of the mouth of a cat, or other animal.

wić się

(intransitive) To follow or move in a winding route.

wice-

Taking the place or rank of (another person); deputy.

wicehrabia

A member of the peerage, above a baron but below a count or earl.

wicehrabina

A woman holding the rank of viscount in her own right.

wicekrólowa

A woman who is a viceroy.

wicher

(meteorology) A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.

wicherek

A light, gentle wind.

wichrzycielski

(figurative) Intentionally stirring up strife, riot, rebellion.

wichura

(meteorology) A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm; number 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.

wiciądz

A person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare; a soldier or combatant.

wiciokrzew

Any of several species of superficially similar plants from Australia

wiciowiec

(biology) Any organism that has flagella.

wiciowy

(biology) Having flagella.

widać

Seemingly; in appearance.

widelec

Such a pronged tool having a long straight handle, generally for two-handed use, as used for digging, lifting, mucking, pitching, etc.

widełki

Such a pronged tool having a long straight handle, generally for two-handed use, as used for digging, lifting, mucking, pitching, etc.

widły

Any of several types of pronged (tined) tools (physical tools), as follows:

widmo

A disembodied soul; a soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.

widmowy

Of or pertaining to ghosts or spirits.

widnokrąg

The visible horizontal line (in all directions) where the sky appears to meet the earth in the distance.

widny

Having light; bright; clear; not dark or obscure.

widocznie

Seemingly; in appearance.

widoczność

(countable) The degree to which things may be seen.

widoczny

Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.

widok

Position or situation with regard to seeing; that position which enables one to look in a particular direction; position in relation to the points of the compass.

widokówka

(post) A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, typically used for sending messages by mail without the need for an envelope.

widowisko

A show put on for the enjoyment or amusement of others.

widownia

A group of people within hearing; specifically, a large gathering of people listening to or watching a performance, speech, etc. [from 15th c.]

widz

Someone who observes or beholds; an observer or spectator.

widzenie

Vision or the faculty of sight.

widżet

(computing, GUI) Any one of the components of a computer application's graphical user interface, such as a Cancel button or text input box that a user interacts with.

widzialny

Able to be seen.

widziany

Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.

widzieć

(transitive) To perceive or detect someone or something with the eyes, or as if by sight.

widzimisię

A fanciful impulse, or sudden change of idea.

więc

(conjunctive) In natural sequence; consequently; so.

więcej

Used to form the comparative form of adjectives and adverbs. [from 13thc.]

wiechlina

Any grass of the genus Poa, especially Poa annua. [from 18th c.]

wiechlina łąkowa

Kentucky bluegrass, Poa pratensis.

więcierz

A contraption made of wires, rods, fishing-net or other suitable materials with the purpose of catching fish alive.

wiecować

(intransitive) To talk together, to consult, discuss; to collogue. [from 16th c.]

wieczerza

Food consumed before going to bed.

wieczerzać

(intransitive) To eat dinner.

wieczko

The top or cover of a container.

wieczna zmarzlina

Permanently frozen ground, or a specific layer thereof.

wieczne potępienie

Eternal damnation.

wiecznie

For eternity; forever.

wiecznie młody

Always appearing youthful; never seeming to age.

wieczny

Lasting forever; unending.

wieczór

The time of the day between the approximate time of midwinter dusk and midnight (compare afternoon); the period after the end of regular office working hours.

wieczysty

Lasting forever; unending.

Wiedeń

A state of Austria, including the city, within the state of Lower Austria.

wiedeńczyk

An inhabitant or resident of Vienna.

wiedenka

An inhabitant or resident of Vienna.

wiedeński

Of or relating to Vienna (the capital of Austria).

więdnąć

(intransitive) To grow weak; to lose strength; to decay; to perish gradually; to wither, as a plant.

wiedza

Awareness of a particular fact or situation; a state of having been informed or made aware of something. [from 14th c.]

wiedza o społeczeństwie

The study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community.

wiedza zmuszająca do refleksji

(idiomatic) Information or knowledge that is worthy of contemplation.

wiedźma

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

wiedźmak

Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.

wiedźmarz

Someone, usually male, who uses (or has skill with) magic, mystic items, and magical and mystical practices.

wiejadło

That which winnows or which is used in winnowing; a contrivance for fanning or winnowing grain.

wiejski

From or in the countryside, connected with it, or typical of it.

wiek

(countable) A particular period of time in history, as distinguished from others.

wieko

A lid.

większość

the majority of; more than half of (construed without the definite article)

większość względna

(countable) A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.

wiekuisty

Lasting forever; unending.

wielbić

To worship.

wielbiciel

One who admires.

wielbicielka

One who admires.

wielbłąd

A mistake that is very stupid or embarrassing.

wielbłąd jednogarbny

The single-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius).

wielce

To a great extent or degree.

wiele

(informal) Very much; a great deal; to a large extent.

wielebny

(Christianity) A title indicating respect, prefixed to the names of Christian clergy.

wielka ciężarówka z naczepą

(British, Irish, sometimes, derogatory) A large, cumbersome truck or lorry, especially an artic.

wielka gwiazda

Someone who has accumulated a vast amount of fame; a high-level celebrity.

Wielka Niedźwiedzica

(constellation) A bright circumpolar asterism of the northern sky, said to resemble a large bear. It is part of the constellation Ursa Major and includes the stars Mizar, Dubhe, and Alkaid.

Wielka Stopa

(cryptozoology, folklore) A very large, hairy, humanoid creature, similar to the yeti, said to live in the wilderness areas of the United States and Canada, especially the Pacific Northwest.

Wielkanoc

A Christian feast commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is celebrated on the first Sunday (and Monday) following the full moon that occurs on or next after the vernal equinox, ranging in most of Western Christianity (such as Protestantism and Roman Catholicism) from March 22 to April 25, and in Eastern Christianity (such as the Coptic Church and Eastern Orthodox Church) from April 4 to May 8.

wielki

Of great size, large.

wielki książe

A grand duke.

Wielki Post

(Christianity) A period of the ecclesiastical year preceding Easter, traditionally involving temporary abstention from certain foods and pleasures.

Wielkie Księstwo Moskiewskie

The Russian territory around and ruled from Moscow by grand princes until it became the nucleus of a united Russia, which its dynasty ruled first as czars (kings) from Moscow, later as emperors from Saint Petersburg.

wielkiej wagi

Outstanding in importance, of great consequence.

wielkoduszność

The quality of being magnanimous; kindness of nature; generosity.

wielkoduszny

Noble, kind and generous.

wielkolud

A mythical human of very great size.

wielkość

Size, specifically, volume.

wielkość gwiazdowa

(uncountable) The apparent brightness of a star, with lower magnitudes being brighter; apparent magnitude

wielkość nieskończenie mała

(mathematics) A non-zero quantity whose magnitude is smaller than any positive number (by definition it is not a real number).

wielobarwny

Possessing prominent and varied colors.

wielobóstwo

The belief in the existence of multiple gods.

wielobożca

a believer in, or advocate of, polytheism

wielobożnik

a believer in, or advocate of, polytheism

wielofunkcyjny

Having multiple functions.

wielojęzyczny

(of a person) Able to communicate in a number of languages.

wielokrążek

A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.

wielokropek

(typography, mathematics) A mark consisting of multiple full stops (with or without spaces), used to indicate omitted, missing, or illegible words; or (in mathematics) that a pattern continues.

wielokrotnego użytku

Able to be used again; especially after salvaging or special treatment or processing

wielokrotnie

Repeatedly.

wielokrotność

(mathematics) A whole number that is obtained by multiplying a specific whole number by another whole number.

wielokrotny

Having more than one element, part, component, or function, having more than one instance, occurring more than once, usually contrary to expectations (can be followed by a singular).

wieloletni

(botany) Of a plant: active throughout the year, or having a life cycle of more than two growing seasons.

wielonarodowościowy

Of, or involving more than two nations (externally between countries or internally in a country).

wielonarodowy

Of, or involving more than two nations (externally between countries or internally in a country).