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spokojny vs łagodny.doc

spokojny vs łagodny

Polish word comparison


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spokojnyłagodny
/spo-KOY-ny/
adjective
/WAH-god-nih/
adjective
calm; peaceful; quiet and not agitatedgentle; mild; soft; calm in manner
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How they differ

Łagodny emphasizes gentleness, mildness, or lack of harshness, while spokojny emphasizes inner calm or peacefulness. A łagodny person or voice is soft and non-aggressive, but not necessarily peaceful in the broader sense that spokojny can suggest.

When to use each

When to use spokojny: Use spokojny when you mean a peaceful state, atmosphere, or temperament.

When to use łagodny: Use łagodny when you mean gentle behavior, a mild tone, or something not severe.

Side-by-side examples

  1. To był spokojny wieczór.
    (It was a calm evening.)
  2. To był łagodny wieczór.
    (It was a mild evening.)
Register & nuance: Łagodny is neutral and very common, but it is often used more for manner, weather, taste, or temperament than for pure calmness.

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