Polish–English dictionary

dotykowy

Of or relating to the sense of touch.

doustny

(pharmacology) Administered in the mouth, not by swallowing but by absorption through the skin of the cheek; often by placing between the top gum and the inside of the lip.

dowcip

An amusing story.

dowcipas

(colloquial) To tell (someone) a dad joke.

dowcipniś

A person who makes jokes.

dowcipniśia

One who performs pranks.

dowcipny

Clever; amusingly ingenious.

dowiadywać się

(transitive) To discover or expose (someone) as disobedient, dishonest, etc.

dowiedzieć się

(transitive) To discover or expose (someone) as disobedient, dishonest, etc.

dowiedziony

Having been proved; having proved its value or truth.

dowieść

(transitive) To justify by providing evidence.

dowód

(countable, also, figuratively) A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

dowód osobisty

A document or documents serving as evidence of a person's identity.

dowód rejestracyjny

(UK) A record of the ownership, and licensing of a motor car.

dowód rzeczowy

(legal) An article formally introduced as evidence in a court.

dowódca

One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

dowody

(legal) Anything admitted by a court to prove or disprove alleged matters of fact in a trial.

dowodzenie

(uncountable) The deduction of inferences or interpretations from premises, abstract thought, ratiocination; (countable) any instance of this, especially as a process leading to an action, motive.

dowodzić

(transitive) To provide evidence for, or suggest the truth of.

dowolność

The ability to make wise choices or decisions.

dowolny

(usually, of a decision) Based on individual discretion or judgment; not based on any objective distinction, perhaps even made at random.

doża

(historical) The chief magistrate in the republics of Venice and Genoa.

dozgonny

permanent; never-ending; infinite

dozorca

Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.

dozorczyni

Someone who takes care of a place or thing; someone looking after a place, or responsible for keeping it in good repair.

dozować

(transitive) To surreptitiously administer a dose of an incapacitating drug (to an unwilling subject); to roofie.

dozownik

An object used to dispense other items.

dozwolony

Permitted, authorized. [from 16th c.]

dożylny

Inside the veins.

dożywocie

(countable) A life assured under a life assurance policy (equivalent to the policy itself for a single life contract).

dożywotni

Extending for the entire duration of life.

dporny

Suffix added to a noun to form an adjective denoting imperviousness to that noun.

dr

Doctor, a title used before a doctor's name or surname (Dr Jane Doe, Dr Doe)

drabina

(machines) One of a series of offsets, or parts, resembling the steps of stairs, as one of the series of parts of a cone pulley on which the belt runs.

drabinka

(machines) One of a series of offsets, or parts, resembling the steps of stairs, as one of the series of parts of a cone pulley on which the belt runs.

drabka

(machines) One of a series of offsets, or parts, resembling the steps of stairs, as one of the series of parts of a cone pulley on which the belt runs.

drachma

(pharmacy) One eighth (1⁄8) of an ounce apothecary (3.89 g; symbol: ℨ or ʒ).

drag

A psychoactive substance, especially one which is illegal and addictive, ingested for recreational use, such as cocaine.

drajwer

(computing) A device driver; a program that acts as an interface between an application and hardware, written specifically for the device it controls.

draka

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

Drakon

An Athenian lawgiver, known for the severity of his laws.

drakoński

Very severe, cruel, or harsh.

Drakula

(fiction) The fictional vampire in the novel of the same name by Bram Stoker.

dram

(numismatics) The currency of Armenia, divided into 100 luma.

dramatopisarka

(rare, theater) Someone who writes or adapts theater plays, a playwright, dramatist, especially one connected with a specific theater or company.

dramatopisarstwo

(theater) The art of dramatic composition for the stage.

dramatopisarz

(rare, theater) Someone who writes or adapts theater plays, a playwright, dramatist, especially one connected with a specific theater or company.

dramaturg

(rare, theater) Someone who writes or adapts theater plays, a playwright, dramatist, especially one connected with a specific theater or company.

dramaturgia

(theater) The art of dramatic composition for the stage.

dramaturżka

(rare, theater) Someone who writes or adapts theater plays, a playwright, dramatist, especially one connected with a specific theater or company.

dramatycznie

In a dramatic manner.

dramatyzować

(transitive) To present something in a dramatic or melodramatic manner.

drań

A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honor or virtue.

draństwo

(uncountable) The condition, or quality, of being mean (any of its definitions)

drapać

(ambitransitive) To draw (an object, especially a sharp or angular one), along (something) while exerting pressure.

drapacz

Centaurea benedicta (formerly usually called Cnicus benedictus), a thistle-like plant native to the Mediterranean.

drapacz chmur

(architecture) A very tall building with a large number of floors. [from 1880s]

drapichrust

(specifically) A person without settled employment or habitation who usually supports himself or herself by begging or some dishonest means; a tramp, a vagabond.

drapieżnictwo

(zoology) The preying of one animal on others.

drapieżnik

An organism that feeds chiefly on animals; an animal that feeds on meat as the main part of its diet.

drapieżny

Predatory or flesh-eating.

drapnąć

To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

drastyczny

Having a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, severe.

dratwa

A strong thread composed of two or three smaller threads or strands twisted together, and used for various purposes, as for binding small parcels, making nets, and the like; a small cord or string.

drążek

(gymnastics) A horizontally-aligned bar used in gymnastics, upon which acts of swinging are performed.

drażliwy

Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked (an annoyance); vexed.

drażnić

(transitive, figurative) To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.

dręczenie

Persistent attacks and criticism causing worry and distress.

dręczyć

(transitive, figurative) To excite passion or anger in; to fret; to irritate.

dręczyciel

One who torments; a person, animal, or object that causes suffering.

dręczycielka

One who torments; a person, animal, or object that causes suffering.

drednot

(informal) Any type of warship heavier in armour or armament than a typical battleship.

dredy

A hairstyle worn by Rastafarians and others in which the hair is left to grow long, and twisted into matted strings.

drejdel

A four-sided spinning top, inscribed with the four Hebrew letters נ, ג, ה, and ש (or פ) on each side, often used to play a traditional game during the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

drelich

A strong, durable cotton fabric with a strong bias (diagonal) in the weave.

dren

(electronics) One terminal of a field effect transistor (FET).

dreptać

(intransitive) To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner.

dres

(UK, MLE, Ireland, derogatory, offensive ) A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle.

dresiara

(UK, MLE, Ireland, derogatory, offensive ) A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle.

dresiarz

(UK, MLE, Ireland, derogatory, offensive ) A working-class youth, especially one associated with aggression, poor education, and a perceived "common" taste in clothing and lifestyle.

dressing

(cooking) A sauce, especially a cold one for salads.

dreszcz

A shiver; a thrill.

dreszczowiec

(film, literature) A suspenseful, sensational genre of story, book, play, film.

dreszczyk

A trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion; a frisson.

drętwieć

To immobilize with fright.

drewniak

A type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole sometimes with an open heel.

drewniany młotek

(music) A small hammer-like tool used for playing certain musical instruments.

drewno

(outside, North America, uncountable) Wood that has been pre-cut and is ready for use in construction.

drewno na opał

Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat.

drewno opałowe

Firewood.

drewutnia

An enclosed, roofed structure, often an outbuilding, used primarily to store firewood.

drezdeński

(history, metonymically) The Bombing of Dresden.

Drezno

The capital city of Saxony, Germany, on the River Elbe. [1735]

drezyna spalinowa

(rail) A powered single railway vehicle designed for passenger transport, with a driver's cab in both ends; Not to be confused with motor coach/motorcar, which is a powered railway vehicle capable to haul a train.

drgać

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

drgawka

A brief, small (sometimes involuntary) movement out of place and then back again; a spasm.

Drina

A river that flows northward 160 miles along the border of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia to empty into the Sava River.

driver

(computing) A device driver; a program that acts as an interface between an application and hardware, written specifically for the device it controls.

drób

A bird hunted or kept for food, grouped into landfowl (order Galliformes), also called gamefowl, and waterfowl (order Anseriformes: ducks, geese, swans, etc.), which together form the clade Galloanserae.

drób pieczony na ruszcie

(cooking, also, attributively) Poultry which has been cut along the spine and spread out for more even cooking. [from late 18th c.]

drobiazg

(figurative) Anything that is of little importance or worth.

drobiazgowo

In every circumstance or particular; minutely.

drobiazgowy

Conscientious and painstaking; meticulous.

drobić

(intransitive) To walk with short steps; to walk in a prim, affected manner.

drobne

(uncountable) Balance of money returned from the sum paid after deducting the price of a purchase.

drobnomieszczanin

(US, dated) A person who subscribes complacently to materialistic middle-class ideals.

drobnomieszczanka

(US, dated) A person who subscribes complacently to materialistic middle-class ideals.

drobnostka

(countable) A part small enough to escape casual notice.

drobnoustrój

(microbiology) Any microorganism; (loosely, nonscientifically) especially, a harmful bacterium.

drobny

Very small.

droga

Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.

droga ekspresowa

(UK, New Zealand) A road built for high speed traffic, but not up to motorway standards or designated a motorway.

droga na grobli

A road that is raised so as to be above water, marshland, and similar low-lying obstacles, which in some cases may flood periodically (e.g. due to tides). Originally causeways were much like dykes, generally pierced to let water through, whereas many modern causeways are more like bridges or viaducts.

droga pasterska

A road or track along which cattle are habitually, used to be or could be driven; a droveway.

droga przelotowa

A road open at both ends or connecting one area with another; a highway or main street.

droga startowa

(aviation) A section of land, usually paved, for airplanes to land on or take off from.

droga wodna

An unobstructed waterway allowing passage for ships.

droga wolna

(idiomatic) Do as you wish; go ahead; help yourself; go for it!

drogi

Often used as an affectionate term of address: a person who is very dear to one.

drogocenności

(usually, in plural) A personal possession such as jewellery, of relatively great monetary value.

drogocenny

Venerable, great.

drogowskaz

A sign that guides people; guidepost.

drom

(literary) Forms placenames related to racetracks (now especially large covered racetracks) or similar structures.

dromader

The single-humped camel (Camelus dromedarius).

dromeozaur

Any bird-like theropod dinosaur of the family Dromaeosauridae.

dron

(aviation) Initialism of unmanned aerial vehicle or uncrewed aerial vehicle: an aircraft with no onboard pilot, and sometimes completely unpiloted, that is capable of controlled, sustained, level flight.

dront

(ornithology, obsolete) A bird of the columbid subfamily Raphinae.

dront dodo

A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.

drops

Often preceded by a defining word: a small, round piece of hard candy, such as a lemon drop; a lozenge.

drozd

Any of numerous species of songbirds of the cosmopolitan family Turdidae, such as the song thrush, mistle thrush, bluebird, and American robin.

drożdże

Any agent used to make dough rise or to have a similar effect on baked goods.

drożdżówka

A small bread roll that is sweetened or spiced.

drożeć

(intransitive, transitive) To increase in value.

dróżka

Any set path or trail to be used by people walking.

drugi

Relating to or being the second of two items.

drugi pilot

A backup or assistant pilot of an aircraft.

drugi plan

A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context.

drugorzędny

Lesser, smaller in importance, size, degree, seriousness, or significance compared to another option, particularly:

druh

A mate, companion, or associate. [from 1590s]

druhna

A woman who attends a bride during her wedding ceremony, as part of the main wedding party.

druid

(historical) One of an order of priests among certain groups of Celts before the adoption of Abrahamic religions.

druidka

(historical) One of an order of priests among certain groups of Celts before the adoption of Abrahamic religions.

druk

(uncountable) The process or business of producing printed material by means of inked type and a printing press or similar technology.

drukarka

(printing) The operator of a printing press or the owner of a printing business; (metonymy) any printing business.

drukarstwo

(uncountable) The process or business of producing printed material by means of inked type and a printing press or similar technology.

drukarz

(printing) The operator of a printing press or the owner of a printing business; (metonymy) any printing business.

drukować

(transitive) To produce one or more copies of a text or image on a surface, especially by machine.

drut

A long, thin, pointed rod, used in pairs to knit yarn.

drużba

(formal, literary) Friendship; friendliness.

drużyna

(cricket, soccer, rugby) A group of potential players from whom a starting team and substitutes are chosen.