niebieski ptak

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Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, celestial bird, or more loosely translated as bird of the sky, in reference to a passage from the Jakub Wujek Bible translating Matthew 6:26.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɲɛˈbjɛski ˈptak/
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Noun

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niebieski ptak m animal

  1. (idiomatic, derogatory) freeloader (a person who lives on other people's efforts or expense)
    Synonyms: darmozjad, pieczeniarz, truteń
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see niebieski,‎ ptak.

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