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papierowy tygrys

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Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, paper tiger. Calque of Chinese 紙老虎 / 纸老虎 (zhǐlǎohǔ).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pa.pjɛˈrɔ.vɘ ˈtɘ.ɡrɘs/
  • Syllabification: pa‧pie‧ro‧wy ty‧grys

Noun

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papierowy tygrys m animal

  1. (idiomatic) paper tiger
    Synonym: kolos na glinianych nogach

Declension

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Further reading

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