świetlica

See also: świetlicą

Polish

Etymology

From światły +‎ -ica.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɕfjɛˈtli.t͡sa/
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  • Rhymes: -it͡sa
  • Syllabification: świe‧tli‧ca

Noun

świetlica f (diminutive świetliczka, related adjective świetlicowy)

  1. dayroom, recreation room, common room, clubhouse, day care center (establishment that organizes free time, such as for children staying before or after school, or for workers after work)
  2. dayroom, recreation room, common room, clubhouse, day care center (room where the dayroom is located)
  3. (historical) chamber in an old house or country cottage where guests were received
    Synonym: izba

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Further reading

  • świetlica in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • świetlica in Polish dictionaries at PWN