Translation of Polish word "obciach" to English
obciach
/ˈɔbt͡ɕax/
Meaning
Noun(slang) An embarrassing or cringe-worthy situation; the feeling of shame or embarrassment it causes.
How to use
Obciach ('cringe / embarrassment / shame') is masculine slang: Ale obciach! — What an embarrassment / How cringey!
🇬🇧 English
cringe
Structure Guide
Polish Word: obciach
Translation: cringe
Example Sentences
Zapomnienie tekstu piosenki na scenie to prawdziwy obciach.
Forgetting the lyrics on stage is a real embarrassment.
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Common phrases
- zrobić obciach— to embarrass oneself / make a fool of oneself
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What does the Polish word "obciach" mean?▼
The Polish word "obciach" means "cringe" in English.
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