garść

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Polish

Etymology

From Proto-Slavic *gъrstь.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡarɕt͡ɕ/
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Noun

garść f (diminutive garstka)

  1. hand understood as a tool to hold something in it; grasp, grip
    Łopatę w garść i do roboty!
    Grab the spade and get to work!
    • 2013, O.S.T.R., Hades, Mam dość, Asfalt Records
      Myślę, widząc pustostany na tle biurowców ze szkła / Oby szlag je trafił, biorę w garść miedziaki / Tyle mam, mogę tym cisnąć prosto w twarz bogatym
  2. handful, fistful

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