św

This is the 603rd most frequent Polish word.


św

"Św." is an abbreviation in Polish for "święty" (saint).


In this instance, "św" is used as part of a street name, standing for "święty" or "święta."

Ulica Św. Tomasza znajduje się w Krakowie.

St. Thomas Street is located in Krakow.


Here, "św" stands for "święty," and it's used informally to refer to St. Nicholas, traditionally known as Santa Claus.

Św. Mikołaj przychodzi do dzieci w grudniu.

Santa Claus comes to children in December.


Here, "św" is an abbreviation for "święty" meaning "Saint," and it's used to denote a revered person in a religious context.

Święty Piotr był jednym z apostołów.

Saint Peter was one of the apostles.