matka chrzestna

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Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, baptismal mother.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmat.ka ˈxʂɛst.na/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Syllabification: mat‧ka chrzest‧na

Noun

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matka chrzestna f (male equivalent ojciec chrzestny)

  1. (Christianity) godmother (woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner)

Declension

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Further reading

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