niski
short (height); low
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈɲiski/
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Cultural Note
While 'niski' literally means short, using it directly about someone can be considered impolite. Poles often soften it with 'niewysoki' (not tall) or 'drobny' (petite/delicate), especially when describing women, where 'drobna' sounds charming.
📝 Example Sentences
Jest niska, ale ma wielką osobowość.
She's short, but has a great personality.
Nie jestem niski, jestem kompaktowy.
I'm not short, I'm compact.
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| neuter | niskie |
| feminine | niska |
| masculine | niski |
| plural_other | niskie |
| plural_masculine_personal | niscy |