los

This is the 1299th most frequent Polish word.


los

"Los" in Polish means "fate" or "lot." It can also mean "elk" in certain contexts.


In this sentence, 'los' is used to denote 'fate,' representing destiny or the forces that determine human life.

Los powiedział mi, że będę szczęśliwy.

Fate told me I would be happy.


In this sentence, 'los' refers to 'moose,' which is a large herbivorous mammal commonly found in boreal forests.

Spotkałem pięknego losa w lesie.

I met a beautiful moose in the forest.


Here, 'los' again implies 'fate,' used to suggest that external circumstances might alter an individual's situation.

Jeśli weźmiesz udział w konkursie, Twój los może się odmienić.

If you participate in the contest, your fate might change.