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polish

n. uncountable
A1 Beginner US //ˈpɑɫɪʃ// pol·ish

n. the language that people speak in Poland. It is also the word for the people who come from that country.

n. the West Slavic language spoken primarily in Poland. When referring to the people of Poland, it functions as a collective plural noun.


SIMPLE

She is learning how to speak Polish.

CONTEXTUAL

Many signs in the airport are written in both English and Polish to help international travelers.

COMPLEX

The poet's work is celebrated for its intricate use of the Polish language, capturing nuances of history and identity that are often lost in translation.

Synonyms
Origin

From Pole + -ish. Doublet of Poylish.

Usage

Always capitalized. When referring to the language, it is uncountable; when referring to the people, it is used with a plural verb.

Pitfall

He speaks the Polish.He speaks Polish.Names of languages do not take the definite article 'the' when used alone.

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