pięta Achillesa

See also: piętą Achillesa

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “heel of Achilles”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpjɛn.ta a.xilˈlɛ.sa/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Syllabification: pię‧ta A‧chil‧le‧sa

Noun

pięta Achillesa f

  1. (uncountable, Greek mythology) Achilles heel (the only vulnerable part of Achilles' body)
  2. (countable, idiomatic, literary) Achilles heel (vulnerability in an otherwise strong situation)
    Synonym: pięta achillesowa

Declension

Declension of pięta Achillesa
singular plural
nominative pięta Achillesa pięty Achillesa
genitive pięty Achillesa pięt Achillesa
dative pięcie Achillesa piętom Achillesa
accusative piętę Achillesa pięty Achillesa
instrumental piętą Achillesa piętami Achillesa
locative pięcie Achillesa piętach Achillesa
vocative pięto Achillesa pięty Achillesa

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