cichy
quiet, soft-spoken
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈt͡ɕixɨ/
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Cultural Note
Being 'cichy' (quiet) in Polish culture can be both positive and negative. 'Cicha woda brzegi rwie' (Still waters run deep) suggests quiet people have hidden depths. But 'ciche dni' (silent days/silent treatment) between partners is a well-known relationship problem.
📝 Example Sentences
Mów ciszej, proszę.
Speak more quietly, please.
Jest cichą, ale bardzo mądrą osobą.
She is a quiet but very wise person.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| neuter | ciche |
| feminine | cicha |
| masculine | cichy |
| plural_other | ciche |
| plural_masculine_personal | cisi |