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burka

//ˈbur.ka//
Polishnoun

Grammatical form

burka is the accusative/genitive singular form of burek — “mongrel (dog of mixed kind)”.

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Definitions

  1. 1.
    burka (female garment that covers the whole body)
  2. 2.
    long, voluminous outer garment with a hood and without sleeves, made of thick cloth, formerly worn when travelling

Etymology

Borrowed from English burqa.

Nominative
Singular
burka
Plural
burki
Genitive
Singular
burki
Plural
burek
Dative
Singular
burce
Plural
burkom
Accusative
Singular
burkę
Plural
burki
Instrumental
Singular
burką
Plural
burkami
Locative
Singular
burce
Plural
burkach
Vocative
Singular
burko
Plural
burki

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