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człowiek

person / human

Beginnernoun · m

Definition

A human being; also used colloquially to address someone.

Example

Każdy człowiek zasługuje na szacunek.

Every person deserves respect.

Etymology

'Człowiek' originates from the Proto-Slavic *člověk, which refers to a human being and illustrates the evolution of terms surrounding humanity in Slavic languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Człowiek' is used in a variety of contexts ranging from formal to informal, predominantly in spoken language, to denote a person or human being.

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