wdowa
widow
Pronunciation
/ˈvdɔva/
Cultural Note
In traditional Polish society, widows ('wdowy') held a particular social status. The mourning period was traditionally long, and wearing black for an extended time was expected. In rural Poland, the community would rally around a widow to help with farming and raising children.
📝 Example Sentences
Moja sąsiadka jest wdową od pięciu lat.
My neighbor has been a widow for five years.
Wdowa odziedziczyła dom po mężu.
The widow inherited the house from her husband.
Babcia została wdową bardzo młodo.
Grandma became a widow very young.
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