okno vs lukarna
Polish word comparison
Listen to okno
Listen to lukarna
| okno | lukarna |
|---|---|
/OK-no/ noun | /loo-KAR-nah/ noun |
| a window (an opening in a wall fitted with glass, for light, air, or view) | a dormer window (a window projecting from a sloping roof) |
How they differ
Lukarna names a specific architectural type of window that projects from and is built into a pitched roof; it cannot replace okno when you mean a regular vertical wall window, because it implies the roof projection and associated structure.
When to use each
When to use okno: Prefer okno for a generic window in a wall or when the window type is not specified.
When to use lukarna: Use lukarna when you specifically mean a dormer window built out of a roof to add light or space to an attic or upper room.
Side-by-side examples
- W sypialni mamy trzy okna.
(We have three windows in the bedroom.) - Na poddaszu zainstalowali lukarnę, żeby doświetlić pokój.
(They installed a dormer window in the attic to bring more light into the room.)
Register & nuance: Neutral and somewhat technical/architectural; used in building descriptions and planning.