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chwat

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Polish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Russian хват (xvat) and/or Ukrainian хват (xvat). Related to chwacić, chwatać, chwytać.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈxfat/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -at
  • Syllabification: chwat
  • Homophone: Chwat

Noun

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chwat m pers

  1. (archaic) energetic, resourceful, and daring person

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Noun

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chwat m animal

  1. asp (Aspius aspius, syn. Leuciscus aspius)
    Synonyms: boleń, boleń pospolity, rap, rapa

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Noun

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chwat m inan

  1. type of semicircular iron trap for game animals

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Further reading

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