Wszystko Flashcards
What is the term for ‘chilly’ in Polish?
mrożny
‘chilly’ can also be translated as ‘frosty’.
How do you say ‘clear / cloudless’ in Polish?
bezchmurne niebo
Synonyms include ‘slky’ and ‘klaudlas’.
What does ‘constant / light rain’ translate to in Polish?
nieustajacy/słaby deszcz
The term conveys ongoing light precipitation.
What is the English term for ‘stopnie Celsjusza’?
degrees Celsius
Also known as centigrade.
Define ‘dense / heavy / thick fog’ in Polish.
gesta mgła
This term indicates low visibility conditions.
Fill in the blank: To indicate a temperature drop, you would say ‘drop to … degrees’ as _______.
spaść do … stopni
This phrase is commonly used in weather forecasts.
What does ‘extreme weather conditions’ translate to?
ekstremalne warunki pogodowe
Refers to severe weather patterns.
What is the Polish term for ‘foggy / misty’?
mglisty
‘fogi’ and ‘misti’ are also used.
How do you say ‘forecast’ in Polish?
prognoza
The verb form is ‘prognozować’ meaning to forecast.
What does ‘go up / rise to… degrees’ translate to?
Wzrastać do … stopni
Used to describe increasing temperatures.
What is the term for ‘humid’ in Polish?
wilgotny
This describes a high level of moisture in the air.
What does ‘lightning’ translate to in Polish?
piorun, błyskawica
Refers to electrical discharge during a storm.
Fill in the blank: The term for ‘mild’ in Polish is _______.
łagodny
This term indicates pleasant weather conditions.
What is the Polish term for ‘overcast sky’?
pochmurne niebo
Indicates a sky covered with clouds.
How do you say ‘plenty of sunshine’ in Polish?
bardzo słonecznie
This describes a day with a lot of sun.
What does ‘reach… degrees’ translate to?
dochodzić do … stopni
Often used in weather reports to indicate maximum temperatures.
What is the English term for ‘przelotny deszcz’?
shower
Refers to brief periods of rain.
Fill in the blank: A ‘spell of bad weather’ is translated as _______.
okres brzydkiej pogody
This term refers to a prolonged period of unpleasant weather.
What does ‘storm / stormy’ translate to in Polish?
burza; burzowy
Indicates severe weather conditions.
What is the Polish term for ‘thunder’?
grzmot
Related to the sound produced during a storm.
What does ‘thunderstorm’ translate to?
burza z piorunami
A storm characterized by thunder and lightning.
Fill in the blank: The term for ‘baking hot’ in Polish is _______.
gorący, upalny
Describes extremely high temperatures.
What does ‘bitterly cold’ translate to?
przejmująco zimny
Refers to extremely low temperatures.
What is the term for ‘black ice’ in Polish?
gotoledź
Refers to a thin layer of ice that is hard to see.
What does ‘downpour’ translate to?
ulewa
Refers to a heavy, sudden rain.
What is the English term for ‘mżawka’?
drizzle
Light rain that falls in very fine drops.
Fill in the blank: A ‘gale-force wind’ in Polish is referred to as _______.
wichura
Indicates extremely strong winds.
What does ‘refreshing breeze’ translate to?
orzeźwiający wietrzyk
A pleasant, cool wind.
What is the term for ‘scattered showers’ in Polish?
przelotne deszcze
Refers to intermittent rain showers.
What does ‘torrential rain’ translate to?
ulewny deszcz
Describes very heavy rainfall.
Fill in the blank: The term for ‘unbearable heat’ is _______.
upał nie do wytrzymania
Refers to extreme heat that is difficult to endure.
What are the three types of climate mentioned?
- continental
- temperate
- tropical
These refer to different climatic zones.
What is the English term for ‘gatąź’?
branch
Refers to a part of a plant that grows out from the trunk.
What does ‘bush’ mean in Polish?
krzew
A bush is a woody plant that is smaller than a tree.
What is the action described by ‘dig up’?
przekopywać
This refers to the process of removing something from the ground.
What is the Polish word for ‘leaf’?
liść
The leaf is the part of a plant that is typically green and is responsible for photosynthesis.
What does ‘plant’ mean in Polish?
roślina; sadzić
‘Roślina’ refers to a plant, while ‘sadzić’ means to plant something in the ground.
Fill in the blank: To remove weeds, one must _______.
pull up weeds
This activity is crucial for maintaining a healthy garden.
What is the English term for ‘korzeń’?
root
The root anchors the plant and absorbs nutrients and water from the soil.
What does ‘nasiono’ mean in English?
seed
A seed is the reproductive part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
What is the action described by ‘sow’?
siać
This refers to the act of planting seeds in the ground.
What does ‘tidy up the garden’ translate to in Polish?
porządkować ogród
This involves organizing and cleaning the garden space.
Fill in the blank: To maintain the shape of plants, one should _______.
trim the hedges
Trimming hedges helps promote healthy growth and aesthetic appeal.
What is the Polish term for ‘bark’?
kora
‘Bark’ refers to the outer covering of a tree.
What is the English term for ‘pączek’?
bud
A ‘bud’ is a young growth on a plant that can develop into a leaf or flower.
Fill in the blank: The Polish word for ‘petal’ is _______.
płatek
What do ‘butterfly’ and ‘motyl’ refer to in their respective languages?
Both refer to the same insect
‘Butterfly’ is the English term, while ‘motyl’ is the Polish equivalent.
Which animal is referred to as ‘jeleń’ in Polish?
deer
‘Deer’ are hoofed grazing animals found in various parts of the world.
What is the English translation of ‘osioł’?
donkey
What type of animal is a ‘dolphin’?
Marine mammal
Dolphins are known for their intelligence and social behavior.
What is the Polish term for ‘wolf’?
wilk
List three types of amphibians.
- frog
- toad
- salamander
What does ‘bielik amerykański’ refer to in English?
bald eagle
Fill in the blank: The Polish term for ‘shark’ is _______.
rekin
What is the English term for ‘żółw lądowy’?
tortoise
Which natural feature is described as ‘krater’ in Polish?
crater
A ‘crater’ is a bowl-shaped depression formed by volcanic activity or meteorite impacts.
What is the Polish term for ‘glacier’?
lódowiec
What is ‘acid rain’ in Polish?
deszcz kwasowy
What does ‘deforestation’ mean?
The clearing of forested land
Deforestation leads to habitat loss and contributes to climate change.
True or False: ‘car fumes’ contribute to air pollution.
True
What is the Polish word for ‘valley’?
dolina
List two consequences of climate change.
- rising sea levels
- increased frequency of extreme weather events
What is the Polish term for ‘waterfall’?
wodospad
What is the English equivalent of ‘bagno’?
marsh
A ‘marsh’ is a wetland area that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species.
