sentence

/ˈsentəns/

noun

zdanie

/ˈzdaɲɛ/· rzeczownik

Definition

A set of words that is complete in itself, typically containing a subject and predicate, conveying a statement, question, exclamation, or command.

Examples

Every sentence must begin with a capital letter.

Każde zdanie musi zaczynać się wielką literą.

Can you form a complete sentence using these words?

Czy potrafisz ułożyć pełne zdanie, używając tych słów?

Synonyms

phrase clause

Collocations

simple sentencecomplex sentenceopening sentence

noun

wyrok

/ˈvɨrɔk/· rzeczownik

Definition

The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court.

Examples

The judge delivered a harsh sentence to the criminal.

Sędzia wydał surowy wyrok na przestępcę.

He received a life sentence for his crimes.

Otrzymał dożywotni wyrok za swoje zbrodnie.

Synonyms

judgment verdict penalty

Collocations

death sentenceprison sentenceserve a sentence

verb

skazywać

/skaˈzɨvat͡ɕ/· czasownik

Also

orzekać karę

Definition

To declare the punishment decided for an offender.

Examples

The court sentenced him to five years in prison.

Sąd skazał go na pięć lat więzienia.

He was sentenced for theft after a long trial.

Został skazany za kradzież po długim procesie.

Synonyms

condemn convict

Collocations

sentence to prisonsentence to death

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