lewe

This is the 12034th most frequent Polish word.


lewe

"Lewe" in Polish means "left" (direction) or "illegal/fake" depending on context.


Used idiomatically to express clumsiness or lack of skill in handling or repairing things.

Mam lewe ręce, nie umiem nic naprawić.

I have left hands, I cannot fix anything.


Used to describe something fraudulent or illegitimate, in this case, counterfeit money.

Znalazłem lewe pieniądze pod stołem.

I found fake money under the table.


Used literally to refer to the physical left side or direction of an object.

Patrzę na lewe skrzydło budynku, tam jest wejście.

I am looking at the left wing of the building, the entrance is there.