w stanie

See also: wstanie

Polish

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfsta.ɲɛ/

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• Rhymes: -aɲɛ
• 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