cnota
virtue
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈt͡snɔta/
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Cultural Note
A somewhat old-fashioned word connected to Poland's Catholic heritage. 'Cnota' historically also referred to a woman's chastity, so it carries strong traditional connotations. Today it's used more broadly to mean any moral virtue.
📝 Example Sentences
Cierpliwość jest cnotą.
Patience is a virtue.
Cenię twoje cnoty.
I value your virtues.