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ćwiek

//ˈt͡ɕfjɛk//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    brad, hobnail (large broad-headed nail)
  2. 2.
    stud (metal decoration in clothing etc.)
  3. 3.
    datedwooden pin used in assembling shoes
  4. 4.
    colloquialidiot

Synonyms & related words

Word family
  • ćwiekacz
  • ćwiekarka
  • ćwiekulec
  • ćwiekować

Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish ćwiek. Doublet of ćwok (“nincompoop”).

Forms

  • ćwiekowyadjective
  • kwiekalternative
Nominative
Singular
ćwiek
Plural
ćwieki
Genitive
Singular
ćwieka
Plural
ćwieków
Dative
Singular
ćwiekowi
Plural
ćwiekom
Accusative
Singular
ćwiek
Plural
ćwieki
Instrumental
Singular
ćwiekiem
Plural
ćwiekami
Locative
Singular
ćwieku
Plural
ćwiekach
Vocative
Singular
ćwieku
Plural
ćwieki

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