umowa
contract / agreement
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/uˈmɔva/
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Cultural Note
In Poland, 'umowa o pracę' (employment contract) vs. 'umowa zlecenie' (civil law contract) is a crucial distinction. The former provides full benefits and job security. Getting an 'umowa na czas nieokreślony' (permanent contract) is a huge milestone for Polish couples — it means stability for building a future together.
📝 Example Sentences
Podpisałem umowę o pracę na czas nieokreślony!
I signed a permanent employment contract!
Nasza umowa to obietnica wzajemnego wsparcia.
Our agreement is a promise of mutual support.