ochronka

See also: ochronką

Polish

Etymology

From ochrona +‎ -ka.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔˈxrɔn.ka/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɔnka
  • Syllabification: o‧chron‧ka

Noun

ochronka f

  1. (historical, obsolete) orphanage (foster home or short-term residence run by church or charitable institutions, intended for children and adults who have fallen on hard times)
  2. (education, historical, obsolete) preschool (most often run by nuns)
  3. (prison slang) protective unit or a cell in prison for prisoners of the worst crimes whose lives are at risk

Declension

Declension of ochronka
singular plural
nominative ochronka ochronki
genitive ochronki ochronek
dative ochronce ochronkom
accusative ochronkę ochronki
instrumental ochronką ochronkami
locative ochronce ochronkach
vocative ochronko ochronki

Further reading

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