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marionetka

//ma.rjɔˈnɛt.ka//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    marionette (puppet, usually made of wood, which is animated by the pulling of strings)
  2. 2.
    derogatorydupe, front man, puppet, stooge, straw man (one who knowingly allows himself or herself to be used for another's profit)

Synonyms & related words

Related words (2)
  • marionetkowo
  • marionetkowość

Etymology

From French marionette + -ka.

Forms

  • marionetkowyadjective
Nominative
Singular
marionetka
Plural
marionetki
Genitive
Singular
marionetki
Plural
marionetek
Dative
Singular
marionetce
Plural
marionetkom
Accusative
Singular
marionetkę
Plural
marionetki
Instrumental
Singular
marionetką
Plural
marionetkami
Locative
Singular
marionetce
Plural
marionetkach
Vocative
Singular
marionetko
Plural
marionetki

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