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Polish frequency list

No. 1,958 in Polish

chwila

"Chwila" means "a moment" or "a while."

In a sentence

  • Zostań tu chwilę, zaraz wrócę.

    Stay here for a moment, I'll be right back.

    used to describe a brief period of time.

  • Pamiętam tę chwilę, kiedy zobaczyłem ocean po raz pierwszy.

    I remember the moment when I first saw the ocean.

    used to denote a significant point in time or event.

  • Daj mi chwili odpoczynku, jestem zmęczony.

    Give me a moment of rest, I'm tired.

    used to request a short break or rest period.

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