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drętwa mowa

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See also: drętwą mową

Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, numb language. Loose calque of Russian дубо́вый язы́к (dubóvyj jazýk).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈdrɛn.tfa ˈmɔ.va/
  • Syllabification: drę‧twa mo‧wa

Noun

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drętwa mowa f

  1. (rhetoric) wooden language, waffle
    Synonym: pustosłowie

Declension

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