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kark

//ˈkark/ | /ˈkark//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    nape, nucha (back part of the neck)
  2. 2.
    narrow part of a windmill shaft on which it rests and rotates
  3. 3.
    slangstrong, muscular man

Synonyms & related words

Word family
Related words (1)
  • karkóweczka

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *kъrkъ, from Proto-Balto-Slavic *kurkas, from Proto-Indo-European *kr̥kos. Doublet of cyrk.

Forms

  • karczekdiminutive
  • karczychoaugmentative
  • karczyskoaugmentative
Nominative
Singular
kark
Plural
karki
Genitive
Singular
karku, karka
Plural
karków
Dative
Singular
karkowi
Plural
karkom
Accusative
Singular
kark, karka
Plural
karki, karków
Instrumental
Singular
karkiem
Plural
karkami
Locative
Singular
karku
Plural
karkach
Vocative
Singular
karku
Plural
karki

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