elka

See also: elką, Elka, and Elką

Polish

Etymology

From l +‎ -ka. Sense 1 comes from the fact that such vehicles are marked with the letter L. Sense 2 is derived from English large. Compare Polish erka.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛl.ka/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛlka
  • Syllabification: el‧ka
  • Homophone: Elka

Noun

elka f

  2. (colloquial) learner's vehicle
  4. (colloquial) large (article of clothing belonging to a size marked L)

Declension

Declension of elka
singular plural
nominative elka elki
genitive elki elek
dative elce elkom
accusative elkę elki
instrumental elką elkami
locative elce elkach
vocative elko elki

Further reading

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