Translation of Polish word "łokieć" to English
łokieć
/wɔˈkʲɛt͡ɕ/
Meaning
VerbThe joint between the upper arm and the forearm.
How to use
The masculine noun 'łokieć' (elbow) declines with mobile 'e' dropping in oblique cases (e.g., genitive 'łokcia', plural 'łokcie'). The idiom 'rozpychać się łokciami' means to push one's way through using elbows (be aggressive or careerist).
🇬🇧 English
elbow
Structure Guide
Polish Word: łokieć
Translation: elbow
Example Sentences
On skręcił łokieć podczas gry w piłkę nożną.
He bent his elbow during a football game.
Łokieć jest bardzo wrażliwy.
The elbow is very sensitive.
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Common phrases
- ból w łokciu— elbow pain
- rozpychać się łokciami— to push through with elbows / elbow one's way
- oprzeć się na łokciach— to lean on elbows
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What does the Polish word "łokieć" mean?▼
The Polish word "łokieć" means "elbow" in English.
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