Language/Polish/Vocabulary/Relationship-Status
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Relationship status is an important aspect of one's personal life. In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary for various relationship statuses in Polish. Whether you are single, married, divorced, or widowed, it is essential to know how to express your relationship status in Polish. Let's dive in and expand our Polish vocabulary!
Single[edit | edit source]
Being single means that you are not currently in a romantic relationship. In Polish, the word for single is "singiel" for a man and "singielka" for a woman.
Here are some examples of how to use the word "single" in Polish:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| singiel | seen-gee-el | single (man) |
| singielka | seen-gee-el-ka | single (woman) |
Some additional vocabulary related to being single:
- Wolny (wohl-ni) - Available
- Samotny (sah-mot-ni) - Lonely
In a Relationship[edit | edit source]
When you are in a romantic relationship, you can use the phrase "w związku" to indicate that you are in a relationship. This phrase can be used by both men and women.
Here is an example of how to use the phrase "w związku" in Polish:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| w związku | v zhv-on-sko | in a relationship |
Engaged[edit | edit source]
Being engaged means that you have made a formal commitment to marry someone. In Polish, the word for engaged is "zaręczony" for a man and "zaręczona" for a woman.
Here are some examples of how to use the word "engaged" in Polish:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| zaręczony | zah-ren-choh-ni | engaged (man) |
| zaręczona | zah-ren-choh-na | engaged (woman) |
Married[edit | edit source]
Marriage is a legally or formally recognized union between two people. In Polish, the word for married is "żonaty" for a man and "mężatka" for a woman.
Here are some examples of how to use the word "married" in Polish:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| żonaty | zhoh-naht-ih | married (man) |
| mężatka | meh-zhat-kah | married (woman) |
Additional vocabulary related to marriage:
- Małżeństwo (mow-zhens-tvo) - Marriage
- Małżonek (mow-zho-nek) - Spouse (husband)
- Małżonka (mow-zho-nka) - Spouse (wife)
Separated[edit | edit source]
Being separated means that a married couple is no longer living together but has not legally ended their marriage. In Polish, the word for separated is "rozłączony" for a man and "rozłączona" for a woman.
Here are some examples of how to use the word "separated" in Polish:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| rozłączony | roh-zwa-choh-ni | separated (man) |
| rozłączona | roh-zwa-choh-na | separated (woman) |
Divorced[edit | edit source]
Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage. In Polish, the word for divorced is "rozwiedziony" for a man and "rozwiedziona" for a woman.
Here are some examples of how to use the word "divorced" in Polish:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| rozwiedziony | roh-vyeh-dzho-ny | divorced (man) |
| rozwiedziona | roh-vyeh-dzho-na | divorced (woman) |
Widowed[edit | edit source]
Being widowed means that one's spouse has passed away. In Polish, the word for widowed is "wdowiec" for a man and "wdowa" for a woman.
Here are some examples of how to use the word "widowed" in Polish:
| Polish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| wdowiec | vdo-vyets | widowed (man) |
| wdowa | vdo-va | widowed (woman) |
Additional vocabulary related to being widowed:
- Śmierć małżonka (shmyertch mow-zhohn-ka) - Spouse's death
- Po śmierci małżonka (po shmyertchi mow-zhohn-ka) - After the spouse's death
Summary[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we have learned the vocabulary for various relationship statuses in Polish. From being single to married, divorced, or widowed, it is important to know how to express your relationship status in the Polish language. Remember to practice using these words and phrases in context to improve your language skills. Good luck!
Videos[edit | edit source]
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- 48. Sample Polish Vocabulary - Months, Relationships
- Express Your Love in Polish: Flirting, Romance, and More
- Polish language - Wikipedia
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