swiąda

Kashubian

Etymology

A neologism by Jan Rompski, popularised by modern Kashubian writers. Friedhelm Hinze included it in his supplement to Friedrich Lorentz's Slovinzisches Wörterbuch, annotating it as "doubtful".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsfjɔ̃.da/
• Rhymes: -ɔ̃da
• Syllabification: swią‧da

Noun

swiąda f

1. (neologism, literary) awareness, consciousness

   Synonyms: swiadomòsc, rozeznôwk

2. (obsolete) result, conclusion, effect
3. (obsolete) belief, conviction
4. (obsolete) conclusion (decision reached after a careful thought)

Derived terms

(adjectives):

• swiądny

(verbs):

• swiądowac impf

Related terms

(adverbs):

• swiądno

Further reading

• “swiąda”, in Internetowi Słowôrz Kaszëbsczégò Jãzëka [Internet Dictionary of the Kashubian Language], Fundacja Kaszuby, 2022