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szopka

//ˈʂɔp.ka//
Polishnoun

Grammatical form

szopka is the diminutive form of szopa — “hut, shed (structure).

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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)
  3. 3.
    colloquialfarce, scene (ostentatious, showy, immature behavior)

Synonyms & related words

Etymology

From szopa + -ka.

Nominative
Singular
szopka
Plural
szopki
Genitive
Singular
szopki
Plural
szopek
Dative
Singular
szopce
Plural
szopkom
Accusative
Singular
szopkę
Plural
szopki
Instrumental
Singular
szopką
Plural
szopkami
Locative
Singular
szopce
Plural
szopkach
Vocative
Singular
szopko
Plural
szopki

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