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Polish frequency list

No. 1,053 in Polish

chwile

"Chwile" in Polish means "moments" or "a while" in English.

In a sentence

  • Potrzebuję chwili spokoju, aby się skoncentrować.

    I need a moment of peace to concentrate.

    Here, 'chwile' (in singular form 'chwila') is used to denote a short, undefined period of time, expressing a need for a brief moment of tranquility.

  • Spotkaliśmy się na chwile przed wyjściem.

    We met for a brief moment before leaving.

    In this sentence, 'chwile' is used to communicate a short duration of an encounter, emphasizing its brevity.

  • Te chwile, które spędziliśmy razem, były wspaniałe.

    Those moments we spent together were wonderful.

    Here, 'chwile' is employed in its plural form to refer to specific, memorable short periods that are cherished.

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