od siedmiu boleści

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Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, of seven dolors/sorrows. Reference to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔt ˈɕɛd.mju bɔˈlɛɕ.t͡ɕi/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛɕt͡ɕi

Adjective

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od siedmiu boleści (not comparable, indeclinable, no derived adverb)

  1. (idiomatic, ironic) bad, pathetic, piteous
    Synonyms: lichy, marny, pożal się Boże, za dychę, z bożej łaski

Further reading

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