niewierny
unfaithful, disloyal
Advanced Adjective Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ɲɛˈvjɛrnɨ/
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Cultural Note
'Niewierny' is the opposite of 'wierny' (faithful). In deeply Catholic Poland, infidelity carries strong moral stigma. The word has religious undertones — 'wierny' also means 'believer/faithful (to God),' so 'niewierny' resonates with both romantic betrayal and moral failure.
📝 Example Sentences
Dowiedziała się, że był niewierny.
She found out he was unfaithful.
Nie mogę żyć z niewiernym partnerem.
I can't live with an unfaithful partner.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| neuter | niewierne |
| feminine | niewierna |
| masculine | niewierny |
| plural_other | niewierne |
| plural_masculine_personal | niewierni |