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pępek świata

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Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, navel of the world. Compare French nombril du monde and Russian пуп земли́ (pup zemlí).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛm.pɛk ˈɕfja.ta/
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  • Syllabification: pę‧pek świa‧ta

Noun

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pępek świata m inan

  1. (derogatory, idiomatic) cat's pyjamas, center of the universe, bee's knees (someone who considers themself very important)
  2. (idiomatic) navel of the world (something considered of the utmost importance)

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