mole

This is the 12337th most frequent Polish word.


mole

"Mole" in Polish means "moth" when referring to a small insect.


In this sentence, 'moli' refers to small insects (moths) that can be found in wardrobes and cause clothing damage.

Mam kilka moli w szafie, muszę się ich pozbyć.

I have some moths in my wardrobe; I need to get rid of them.


Here, 'kreta' is an animal (a mole) that lives underground and is often found in gardens.

Mój kot złapał kreta w ogrodzie.

My cat caught a mole in the garden.


In this context, 'molem' refers to a skin blemish, specifically a mole.

Czy to znamię na skórze jest pieprzykiem, czy pieprzyk molem?

Is the spot on your skin a birthmark or a mole?