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dzban

//ˈd͡zban/ | /d͡zbɒn//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    jug, pitcher, ewer (serving vessel)
    • dzban z gliny

      clay jug

    • dzban z porcelany

      porcelain jug

    • dzban na mleko

      milk jug

  2. 2.
    jug, pitcher (contents of the vessel)
    • dzban jagód

      pitcher of berries

    • dzban wina

      pitcher of wine

  3. 3.
    derogatoryslangdunce, fool, moron, mug
    • Ale z ciebie dzban.

      You are such a mug.

Synonyms & related words

Synonyms
Related words (6)

Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish dzban, from Proto-Slavic *čьbanъ. The current form is a result of mazuration.

Forms

  • dzbanekdiminutive
  • dzbanuszekdiminutive
  • dzbanowyadjective
Nominative
Singular
dzban
Plural
dzbany
Genitive
Singular
dzbana
Plural
dzbanów
Dative
Singular
dzbanowi
Plural
dzbanom
Accusative
Singular
dzban
Plural
dzbany
Instrumental
Singular
dzbanem
Plural
dzbanami
Locative
Singular
dzbanie
Plural
dzbanach
Vocative
Singular
dzbanie
Plural
dzbany

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