Polish–English dictionary

kantoński

(uncountable) A dialect of the Cantonese language, spoken in Guangzhou (Canton), Hong Kong, Macau, and treated as the standard dialect of the Cantonese language.

kantor

(UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) A place where foreign currency can be exchanged.

kantyk

A chant, hymn or song, especially a nonmetrical one, with words from a biblical text.

kanu

(watercraft) A small long and narrow boat, propelled by one or more people (depending on the size of canoe), using single-bladed paddles. The paddlers face in the direction of travel, in either a seated position, or kneeling on the bottom of the boat. Canoes are open on top, and pointed at both ends.

Kanut

(historical) A en given name used in England from the eleventh to the thirteenth century.

kaolin

A fine clay, rich in kaolinite, used in ceramics, paper-making, etc.

kapa

The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.

kąpać

(transitive, Commonwealth) To wash a person or animal in a bath.

kapacytacja

(zoology) The process of altering sperm to allow them to fertilize eggs.

kapeć

(footwear) A low soft shoe that can be slipped on and off easily.

kapelan

A fish of species Mallotus villosus, a type of smelt found in the Atlantic and Arctic oceans.

kapelusz

(obsolete) A respectful uncovering of the head.

kapelusznik

A person who makes, sells, or repairs hats.

kaper

(nautical) Any of a group of seamen who cruised on their own account on the Spanish Main and in the Pacific in the 17th century, who were similar to pirates but did not prey on ships of their own nation.

kapica

A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.

kąpiel

A tub or pool which is used for bathing: bathtub.

kąpielisko

(British) Part of the sea by a beach sectioned off for swimming and other aquatic activities.

kąpielówki

A pair of specifically designed shorts worn by men and boys for swimming or bathing.

kapisz?

(sometimes, offensive) Used by a speaker to confirm that the listener has understood something said to the latter: did you hear me?, get it?, understood?

kapiszon

(toy) A small amount of percussive explosive in a paper strip or plastic cup for use in a toy gun.

kapitalistyczny

Supporting or endorsing capitalism.

kapitalizm

(politics, economic liberalism) A socio-economic system based on private property rights, including the private ownership of resources or capital, with economic decisions made largely through the operation of a market unregulated by the state.

kapitalizować

(transitive, business, finance) To contribute or acquire capital (money or other resources) for.

kapitał

(uncountable, business, finance, insurance) Money and wealth. The means to acquire goods and services, especially in a non-barter system.

kapitałka

A strip of fabric attached to the top of the spine of a book; used as decoration and reinforcement.

kapitan

(geology, paleontology) A subdivision of the Permian period.

kapitel

(countable, architectural element) The uppermost part of a column.

Kapitol Stanów Zjednoczonych

The building in Washington, D.C., in which both houses of the Congress of the United States meet.

kapitulacja

The act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms; the act of ceasing to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.

kapitulować

(intransitive, originally only in military setting) To surrender on stipulated terms, end all resistance, give up, go along with or comply. [from the end of the 17th c.]

kapituła

Certain ecclesiastical bodies (under canon law)

kapka

A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.

kaplica

(UK) A place of worship of a denomination not in conformity with the Church of England, usually Protestant.

kapłan

An elder, priest, pastor, or minister in various Christian churches.

kapłanka

A woman with religious duties and responsibilities in certain religions.

kapłaństwo

The role or office of a priest.

kapować

(intransitive, with on or out) To inform on someone; to betray someone to the police or authorities. [from 20th c.]

kapral

(military) A non-commissioned officer army rank with NATO code OR-4. The rank below a sergeant but above a lance corporal and private.

kapralski kij

(historical) A long-handled spear with a triangular, double-edged blade having lateral projections, in some forms also used in boar hunting.

kaprawy

(of eyes or vision) Dim; unclear from water or rheum.

kaprys

(archaic, or, dialect) A whimsy or fancy. [from 17th c.]

kapryśny

Impulsive and unpredictable; determined by chance, impulse, or whim.

kapsuła

(astronautics) A detachable part of a rocket or spacecraft (usually in the nose) containing the crew's living space.

kapsułka

(pharmacy) A small container containing a dose of medicine.

kaptur

A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.

kapturek termokurczliwy

(winemaking) The covering — formerly lead or tin, now often plastic — over the cork at the top of the wine bottle.

kapuca

A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.

kapucha

(uncountable, slang) Money.

kapujesz?

(sometimes, offensive) Used by a speaker to confirm that the listener has understood something said to the latter: did you hear me?, get it?, understood?

kapuś

(countable, Britain, slang) An informer, police informer; one who betrays a group (of criminals, etc) to the authorities.

kapuśniak

A type of soup from Russia made from cabbage.

kapusta

(uncountable, slang) Money.

kapusta kiszona

(countable, uncountable) A dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage.

kapusta kwaszona

(countable, uncountable) A dish made by fermenting finely chopped cabbage.

kapusta pastewna

A Mediterranean variety of kale, Brassica oleracea var. acephala.

kapuza

A monk's hood that can be pulled forward to cover the face; a robe with such a hood attached to it.

kar

(geology) A curved depression or natural amphitheatre, especially one in a mountainside at the end of a valley.

kara

The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.

kara dożywotniego pozbawienia wolności

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

karabin

A rifle with a short barrel.

karabinek

A metal link with a gate that can open and close, generally used for clipping ropes to anchors or other objects.

karać

(sports) To penalize for an infraction.

Karaczi

The largest city in Pakistan situated along the Arabian Sea, as well as the provincial capital of Sindh Province.

karafka

A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.

Karaib

(countable) A member of the Amerindian tribes that inhabited the Caribbean region before the arrival of the Europeans

Karaibka

(countable) A member of the Amerindian tribes that inhabited the Caribbean region before the arrival of the Europeans

karaibski

Pertaining to the sea and region of the western Atlantic bounded by South America, Central America, and the islands of the West Indies (such as Cuba and Hispaniola).

Karaiby

A continental region centered on the Caribbean Sea, consisting of those countries located in the sea and in bordering areas of South America and Central America.

karalny

Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.

karaluch

(figurative, derogatory) A loathsome person.

karambol

(sports, billiards, snooker, pool) A carom.

karanie

The act (action) or process of punishing, imposing and/or applying a sanction, typically by an authority or a person in authority (for example: a parent or teacher), especially when disappointed or dissatisfied with the behavior or actions of a child, student, or someone else being looked after.

karaoke

(uncountable) A form of entertainment popular in clubs, at parties, etc, in which individual members of the public sing along to pre-recorded instrumental versions of popular songs, the lyrics of which are displayed for the singer on a screen in time with the music.

karapaks

A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.

karate

An Okinawan martial art involving primarily punching and kicking, but additionally, advanced throws, arm bars, grappling and all means of fighting.

karawan

A carriage or vehicle specially adapted or used for transporting a dead person to the place of funeral or to the grave.

karawana

A convoy or procession of travellers, their cargo and vehicles, and any pack animals, especially camels crossing a desert.

karb

A V-shaped cut.

karbidówka

A lamp powered by acetylene, particularly a motor vehicle headlight.

karbon

(geology) the Carboniferous period

karbonado

(mineral) A dark, non-transparent, impure form of polycrystalline diamond (also containing graphite and amorphous carbon) used in drilling.

karboński

(geology) Of a geologic period within the Paleozoic era; comprises the lower, middle and upper Mississippian and lower, middle and upper Pennsylvanian epochs from about 345 to 280 million years ago, when coal was laid down.

karbować

To make wavy; to crimp.

karcer

A hollow place or cavity; an excavation; a pit; a dent; a depression; a fissure.

karcić

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

karczek

(cooking) Meat from the shoulder of a cow or other animal.

karczma

Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.

karczmarka

A female innkeeper.

karczmarz

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

karczoch

(countable) A plant related to the thistle with enlarged flower heads eaten as a vegetable while immature, Cynara cardunculus var. scolymus.

karczoch hiszpański

Any of species Cynara cardunculus of prickly perennial plants which has leaf stalks eaten as a vegetable, related to the artichoke.

karczoch zwyczajny

Any of species Cynara cardunculus of prickly perennial plants which has leaf stalks eaten as a vegetable, related to the artichoke.

karczowisko

An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees.

karczunek

An area of land within a wood or forest devoid of trees.

kard

Any of species Cynara cardunculus of prickly perennial plants which has leaf stalks eaten as a vegetable, related to the artichoke.

kardigan

A type of sweater or jumper that fastens up the front with buttons or a zipper, usually machine- or hand-knitted from wool.

kardiogram

(cardiology) The visual output an electrocardiograph produces

kardiolog

A physician who specializes in medical problems related to the heart.

kardiologia

(medicine) The study of the structure, function, and disorders of the heart.

kareta

A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.

karetka

An emergency vehicle designed for transporting seriously ill or injured people to a hospital. [1854]

karia

(countable) Any of various deciduous hardwood trees of the genera Carya and Annamocarya, one species of which, Carya illinoinensis, is the source of pecan nuts.

karibu

Any of several North American subspecies Rangifer tarandus of the reindeer.

kariera

One’s calling in life; one's working occupation or profession, especially when pursued seriously and/or over a long period of time.

karierowicz

(pejorative) New money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy.

karierowiczka

(pejorative) New money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy.

karierowiczowski

Newly rich; like a nouveau riche.

Karina

A en given name occasionally used in English.

kark

(anatomy) The back part of the neck.

karkówka

A cut of beef from near the shoulder blade (part of the chuck).

karli

Like a dwarf; being especially small or stunted.

karlica

(sometimes, derogatory) A very small thing; especially one which is conspicuously smaller than expected or by comparison. [from early 19th c.]

karłowaty

(especially in, _, botany) Miniature.

karma

Seed, usually constituting a mixture from several species of plant, set out as food for birds.

karman

(Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism) The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.

karmazyn

A deep, slightly bluish red.

karmazynowy

Having a deep red colour.

karmel

(countable) A (sometimes hardened) piece of this confection.

karmelek

A hard candy made from butter, brown sugar, syrup and vanilla.

karmelizować

(transitive, cooking, dated) To caramelize.

karmelowy

Of a yellow-brown color.

karmić mlekiem

(transitive) To give suck to; to nurse at the breast, udder, or dugs.

karmić piersią

(transitive, intransitive) To feed (a baby) milk via the breasts; to suckle; to nurse.

karmiczny

Of or pertaining to karma.

karmienie piersią

(countable) An instance (session) of such feeding activity.

karmin

A purplish-red colour, resembling that pigment.

karminowy

Of the purplish red colour shade carmine.

karnacja

The quality, colour, or appearance of the skin on the face.

Karnataka

A state in southern India. Capital: Bangalore.

karny

Of or relating to punishment.

karo

(card games) A card of the diamonds suit.

karoca

A light (four-wheeled) carriage used for ceremonial or pleasure purposes.

Karol

A en given name.

Karol Wielki

One of the kings of the Franks from 768 to 814, crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 until his death in 814.

Karolina

A en given name.

karp

Any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae; specifically the common carp, Cyprinus carpio.

karta

A document issued by some authority, creating a public or private institution, and defining its purposes and privileges.

karta pocztowa

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

karta wyników

A printed card allowing spectators of a game to identify players and record progress.

Kartagina

(historical) An ancient city in North Africa, in modern Tunisia. [16th cent.]

kartagiński

Of or pertaining to Carthage.

kartka

(dated) A small sheet or scrap of paper with a hand-written note as a reminder or personal message.

kartkować

(transitive) To turn the pages of (a book) idly, reading short sections at random.

kartofel

(American football) A relatively easy field goal, made from a short distance.

kartograf

One who makes maps or charts.

kartografia

(uncountable) The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography. [from 19th c.]

kartomancja

Fortune-telling using cards, as in tarot and Lenormand.

karton

A wood-based material resembling heavy paper, used in the manufacture of boxes, cartons and signs.

kartoteka

A collection of papers collated and archived together.

kartridż

(computing) A vessel which contains the ink or toner for a computer printer and can be easily replaced with another.