w stanie

See also: wstanie

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “in [the] state [of]”. Compare French en état de.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈf‿sta.ɲɛ/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -aɲɛ
  • Syllabification: w‿sta‧nie
  • Homophone: wstanie

Preposition

w stanie

  1. (idiomatic, followed by an infinitive) in a condition to (do something), in a fit state to (do something), able to (do something)
    Czy jesteś w stanie pracować? ― Are you able to work?
  2. (idiomatic, followed by a noun in the genitive) in a state of
    w stanie śmierci mózgu ― brain-dead (literally, “in a state of brain death”)

Further reading

  • w stanie in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • w stanie in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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