Polish · Family & People
człowiek
person / human
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A human being; also used colloquially to address someone.
Example
Każdy człowiek zasługuje na szacunek.
Every person deserves respect.
Etymology
'Człowiek' originates from the Proto-Slavic *člověk, which refers to a human being and illustrates the evolution of terms surrounding humanity in Slavic languages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Człowiek' is used in a variety of contexts ranging from formal to informal, predominantly in spoken language, to denote a person or human being.