kolęda

Definitions

1. 1.
   carol (religious song)
2. 2.
   pastoral visit
3. 3.
   folk ritual involving the visitation of homes by a group of people combined with the singing of religious songs associated with the birth of Christ
4. 4.
   donations given by residents to priests visiting their homes or to participants in carols
5. 5.
   slangparty (social gathering during which alcohol is consumed)

   • Kolęda, kolędowanie, to sposób spędzania wolnego czasu typowy dla młodych ludzi żyjących na osiedlach. Kolęda to codzienne spotkanie znajomych (pod gołym niebem lub klatce schodowej), umilane przez alkohol, marihuanę, grę w zośkę, a czasem także przez popisy breakdance, beat box i freestyle.

     Kolęda, kolędowanie, is a way of spending free time typical for young people living in housing projects. Kolęda is a daily meeting of friends (in the open air or in a staircase), accompanied by alcohol, marijuana, playing footbag, and sometimes also by breakdance, beat boxing and freestyle performances.

   • Nie zamykaj mamo dzisiaj drzwi, bo późno będę / z chłopakami idziemy dziś na kolędę.

     Don't close the door today, mum, because I'll be up late / the boys and I are going to a party today.

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