dół

This is the 4295th most frequent Polish word.


dół

Hole; pit; depression.


The word 'dół' refers to a physical excavation or cavity in the ground, emphasizing its meaning as a 'pit'.

W kopalni wydobywano węgiel z głębokiego dołu.

In the mine, coal was extracted from a deep pit.


Here, 'dół' figuratively denotes the lowest point or state in terms of mood, showcasing its metaphorical usage as 'bottom'.

Czuję się, jakby moje samopoczucie spadło na sam dół.

I feel as if my mood has dropped to the very bottom.


The usage of 'dół' in this sentence is related to the location of a lower level, specifying 'downstairs' or 'below' in spatial terms.

Na dole domu znajduje się kuchnia.

The kitchen is located downstairs in the house.