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kurka

//ˈkur.ka/ | /ˈkur.ki//
Polishnoun

Grammatical form

kurka is the diminutive form of kura — “hen.

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kurka is the genitive/accusative singular; also the genitive singular form of kurek — “tap (device to dispense liquid).

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Definitions

  1. 1.
    chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius)
  2. 2.
    hen night (party at the bride's residence on the eve of the wedding)

Synonyms & related words

Synonyms

Etymology

From kura + -ka. Compare Slovak kuriatko. Compare typologically Latvian gailene (feminine diminutive of gailis), Dutch hanenkam (< haan + -en- + kam).

Forms

  • kureczkadiminutive
Nominative
Singular
kurka
Plural
kurki
Genitive
Singular
kurki
Plural
kurek
Dative
Singular
kurce
Plural
kurkom
Accusative
Singular
kurkę
Plural
kurki
Instrumental
Singular
kurką
Plural
kurkami
Locative
Singular
kurce
Plural
kurkach
Vocative
Singular
kurko
Plural
kurki

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