słońce
English meaning: Sun
Definition
The star that gives Earth light and warmth.
Example
“Słońce świeci dziś bardzo mocno.”
In English: “The sun is shining very brightly today.”
Another example: “Rano przez okno wpadało jasne słońce.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral word for the sun; also used affectionately ('słońce moje' = my sunshine). A neuter noun; 'na słońcu' (in the sun) and 'wschód/zachód słońca' (sun-rise/-set) are common.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The word 'słońce' originates from the Old Polish 'słońce', which in turn derives from the Proto-Slavic *sъlnьce, a diminutive form of *solь, meaning 'sun'. Its usage has persisted in various Slavic languages.
Common Collocations
- na słońcu
- wschód słońca
- zachód słońca
- świeci słońce
- promienie słońca
Word Forms
n.; sg. słońce, gen. słońca (usually sg.)
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Literary Heritage
“Litwo! Ojczyzno moja! ty jesteś jak zdrowie”
/Litwo! Ojczyzno moja! ty yestes jak zdrowie/
“Lithuania! My homeland! You are like health — one only knows your worth when you are lost.”
“Tyle wiemy o sobie, ile nas sprawdzono.”
“We know ourselves only insofar as we have been tested.”
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