swada

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See also: swadą and swadã

Polish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Perhaps derived from Latin Suada (the Roman goddess of persuasion), from suādus (persuasive). Compare German Suade (diatribe, persuasivness) and Swedish svada (volubility).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsfa.da/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ada
  • Syllabification: swa‧da

Noun[edit]

swada f

  1. verbiage, volubility
  2. zest (great enthusiasm and energy)
    Synonyms: rozmach, zapał

Declension[edit]

Further reading[edit]

  • swada in Polish dictionaries at PWN

Silesian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Old Polish zwada.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈsfada/
  • Rhymes: -ada
  • Syllabification: swa‧da

Noun[edit]

swada f

  1. quarrel, squabble
    Synonyms: spiyrka, sprzyczka, wadzynie

Related terms[edit]

adjectives
adverbs

Further reading[edit]