lewo

Lewo is a Polish word meaning "left." It functions mainly as an adverb indicating direction and, in certain constructions, as a noun referring to the left side. In standard Polish, lewo is used with verbs to express turning or moving toward the left; common phrases include "w lewo" (to the left) and "skierować w lewo" (to steer left). On road signs and in navigation instructions, "lewo" marks the left-hand direction or exit.

As an adjective, the left side is usually described with "lewy" (masculine), "lewa" (feminine), or "lewe" (neuter). The noun form for the concept of the left is less common and tends to appear in fixed expressions; speakers typically use "lewa strona" or rely on the adjective forms to indicate leftness. The opposite direction is "prawo" (right).

Etymology: Lewo belongs to the Polish lexicon and has cognates in other Slavic languages, reflecting a shared semantic field for leftward direction. It is widely understood across Polish-speaking regions and appears in everyday speech, signage, and literature.

See also: prawo; lewostronny; lewa strona.