Wszystko Flashcards

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What is the term for ‘chilly’ in Polish?

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mrożny

‘chilly’ can also be translated as ‘frosty’.

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How do you say ‘clear / cloudless’ in Polish?

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bezchmurne niebo

Synonyms include ‘slky’ and ‘klaudlas’.

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What does ‘constant / light rain’ translate to in Polish?

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nieustajacy/słaby deszcz

The term conveys ongoing light precipitation.

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What is the English term for ‘stopnie Celsjusza’?

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degrees Celsius

Also known as centigrade.

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Define ‘dense / heavy / thick fog’ in Polish.

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gesta mgła

This term indicates low visibility conditions.

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Fill in the blank: To indicate a temperature drop, you would say ‘drop to … degrees’ as _______.

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spaść do … stopni

This phrase is commonly used in weather forecasts.

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What does ‘extreme weather conditions’ translate to?

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ekstremalne warunki pogodowe

Refers to severe weather patterns.

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What is the Polish term for ‘foggy / misty’?

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mglisty

‘fogi’ and ‘misti’ are also used.

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How do you say ‘forecast’ in Polish?

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prognoza

The verb form is ‘prognozować’ meaning to forecast.

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What does ‘go up / rise to… degrees’ translate to?

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Wzrastać do … stopni

Used to describe increasing temperatures.

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What is the term for ‘humid’ in Polish?

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wilgotny

This describes a high level of moisture in the air.

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What does ‘lightning’ translate to in Polish?

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piorun, błyskawica

Refers to electrical discharge during a storm.

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Fill in the blank: The term for ‘mild’ in Polish is _______.

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łagodny

This term indicates pleasant weather conditions.

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What is the Polish term for ‘overcast sky’?

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pochmurne niebo

Indicates a sky covered with clouds.

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How do you say ‘plenty of sunshine’ in Polish?

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bardzo słonecznie

This describes a day with a lot of sun.

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What does ‘reach… degrees’ translate to?

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dochodzić do … stopni

Often used in weather reports to indicate maximum temperatures.

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What is the English term for ‘przelotny deszcz’?

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shower

Refers to brief periods of rain.

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Fill in the blank: A ‘spell of bad weather’ is translated as _______.

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okres brzydkiej pogody

This term refers to a prolonged period of unpleasant weather.

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What does ‘storm / stormy’ translate to in Polish?

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burza; burzowy

Indicates severe weather conditions.

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What is the Polish term for ‘thunder’?

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grzmot

Related to the sound produced during a storm.

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What does ‘thunderstorm’ translate to?

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burza z piorunami

A storm characterized by thunder and lightning.

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Fill in the blank: The term for ‘baking hot’ in Polish is _______.

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gorący, upalny

Describes extremely high temperatures.

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What does ‘bitterly cold’ translate to?

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przejmująco zimny

Refers to extremely low temperatures.

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What is the term for ‘black ice’ in Polish?

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gotoledź

Refers to a thin layer of ice that is hard to see.

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What does 'downpour' translate to?
ulewa ## Footnote Refers to a heavy, sudden rain.
26
What is the English term for 'mżawka'?
drizzle ## Footnote Light rain that falls in very fine drops.
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Fill in the blank: A 'gale-force wind' in Polish is referred to as _______.
wichura ## Footnote Indicates extremely strong winds.
28
What does 'refreshing breeze' translate to?
orzeźwiający wietrzyk ## Footnote A pleasant, cool wind.
29
What is the term for 'scattered showers' in Polish?
przelotne deszcze ## Footnote Refers to intermittent rain showers.
30
What does 'torrential rain' translate to?
ulewny deszcz ## Footnote Describes very heavy rainfall.
31
Fill in the blank: The term for 'unbearable heat' is _______.
upał nie do wytrzymania ## Footnote Refers to extreme heat that is difficult to endure.
32
What are the three types of climate mentioned?
* continental * temperate * tropical ## Footnote These refer to different climatic zones.
33
What is the English term for 'gatąź'?
branch ## Footnote Refers to a part of a plant that grows out from the trunk.
34
What does 'bush' mean in Polish?
krzew ## Footnote A bush is a woody plant that is smaller than a tree.
35
What is the action described by 'dig up'?
przekopywać ## Footnote This refers to the process of removing something from the ground.
36
What is the Polish word for 'leaf'?
liść ## Footnote The leaf is the part of a plant that is typically green and is responsible for photosynthesis.
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What does 'plant' mean in Polish?
roślina; sadzić ## Footnote 'Roślina' refers to a plant, while 'sadzić' means to plant something in the ground.
38
Fill in the blank: To remove weeds, one must _______.
pull up weeds ## Footnote This activity is crucial for maintaining a healthy garden.
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What is the English term for 'korzeń'?
root ## Footnote The root anchors the plant and absorbs nutrients and water from the soil.
40
What does 'nasiono' mean in English?
seed ## Footnote A seed is the reproductive part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
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What is the action described by 'sow'?
siać ## Footnote This refers to the act of planting seeds in the ground.
42
What does 'tidy up the garden' translate to in Polish?
porządkować ogród ## Footnote This involves organizing and cleaning the garden space.
43
Fill in the blank: To maintain the shape of plants, one should _______.
trim the hedges ## Footnote Trimming hedges helps promote healthy growth and aesthetic appeal.
44
What is the Polish term for 'bark'?
kora ## Footnote 'Bark' refers to the outer covering of a tree.
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What is the English term for 'pączek'?
bud ## Footnote A 'bud' is a young growth on a plant that can develop into a leaf or flower.
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Fill in the blank: The Polish word for 'petal' is _______.
płatek
47
What do 'butterfly' and 'motyl' refer to in their respective languages?
Both refer to the same insect ## Footnote 'Butterfly' is the English term, while 'motyl' is the Polish equivalent.
48
Which animal is referred to as 'jeleń' in Polish?
deer ## Footnote 'Deer' are hoofed grazing animals found in various parts of the world.
49
What is the English translation of 'osioł'?
donkey
50
What type of animal is a 'dolphin'?
Marine mammal ## Footnote Dolphins are known for their intelligence and social behavior.
51
What is the Polish term for 'wolf'?
wilk
52
List three types of amphibians.
* frog * toad * salamander
53
What does 'bielik amerykański' refer to in English?
bald eagle
54
Fill in the blank: The Polish term for 'shark' is _______.
rekin
55
What is the English term for 'żółw lądowy'?
tortoise
56
Which natural feature is described as 'krater' in Polish?
crater ## Footnote A 'crater' is a bowl-shaped depression formed by volcanic activity or meteorite impacts.
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What is the Polish term for 'glacier'?
lódowiec
58
What is 'acid rain' in Polish?
deszcz kwasowy
59
What does 'deforestation' mean?
The clearing of forested land ## Footnote Deforestation leads to habitat loss and contributes to climate change.
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True or False: 'car fumes' contribute to air pollution.
True
61
What is the Polish word for 'valley'?
dolina
62
List two consequences of climate change.
* rising sea levels * increased frequency of extreme weather events
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What is the Polish term for 'waterfall'?
wodospad
64
What is the English equivalent of 'bagno'?
marsh ## Footnote A 'marsh' is a wetland area that is dominated by herbaceous rather than woody plant species.