duszkiem
//ˈduʂ.kjɛm//
Polishadvnoun
Grammatical form
duszkiem is the instrumental singular form of duszek — “sprite, ghost; fairy (mythical or supernatural, usually benevolent, being)”.
Definitions
- 1.chugalug, gulp down (in continuous gulps)
Synonyms & related words
Synonyms
- jednym tchem
- na hejnał
- jednym haustem
Etymology
Instrumental singular of duszek. The usage emerged from the old meaning of the word duch, which used to mean both ghost and breath (see Proto-Slavic *duxъ), thus duszkiem literally means in one breath.