Polish · Adjectives
zimny
cold
Beginneradjective
Definition
Having a low temperature.
Example
Woda w jeziorze jest zimna.
The water in the lake is cold.
Etymology
'Zimny' derives from Proto-Slavic *zimnъ, which means 'cold'. This adjective has preserved its original meaning in Polish over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'Zimny' is used in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal, commonly in everyday speech and in written texts across Poland.