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jasełka

//jaˈsɛw.ka//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    nativity scene, crèche (depiction — which may be pictorial, dramatic, or by means of figurines — of the birth of Jesus Christ in a manger, as described in the New Testament account)
  2. 2.
    nativity play (dramatic depiction of the story of the birth of Jesus Christ, commonly performed by children in churches and in Christian schools during the Christmas season)

Synonyms & related words

Synonyms

Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish jasłka, from Proto-Slavic *ěsla.

Forms

  • jasełkowyadjective
Nominative
Singular
Plural
jasełka
Genitive
Singular
Plural
jasełek
Dative
Singular
Plural
jasełkom
Accusative
Singular
Plural
jasełka
Instrumental
Singular
Plural
jasełkami
Locative
Singular
Plural
jasełkach
Vocative
Singular
Plural
jasełka

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