cierpki

Polish

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *tьrpъkъ.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡ɕɛrp.ki/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛrpki
  • Syllabification: cierp‧ki

Adjective

cierpki (comparative bardziej cierpki, superlative najbardziej cierpki, derived adverb cierpko)

  1. (of foods, smells) acrid, sharp, tangy
    Synonym: ostry
  2. (of people, words, or actions) acerbic, acrid, sharp
  3. (of experiences, memories) distressing, painful
    Synonym: hiobowy

Declension

Derived terms

adjective
adverb

Further reading

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