wdowa

widow

Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation

/ˈvdɔva/

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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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