Polish · Numbers & Time
dwadzieścia
twenty
Beginnernumeral
Definition
The cardinal number twenty.
Example
Ona ma dwadzieścia lat.
She is twenty years old.
Etymology
'Dwadzieścia' comes from the Proto-Slavic *dvaděsetь, which is also reflected in other Slavic languages. Its formation represents a combination of 'dwa' (two) and 'dziesięć' (ten), highlighting its numerical significance.
How & Where It’s Used
'Dwadzieścia' is used in diverse contexts, both formal and informal, and is widely present in spoken and written Polish. It does not exhibit significant regional variations.