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utrzeć nosa

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Polish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Literally, to grate apart [a] nose.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈu.tʂɛt͡ɕ ˈnɔ.sa/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Syllabification: u‧trzeć no‧sa

Verb

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utrzeć nosa pf (imperfective ucierać nosa)

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic, colloquial) to cut down to size (to humble or humiliate, especially someone or something that is perceived as overly domineering or too proud)
    Synonym: dać po nosie

Conjugation

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Conjugation of utrzeć nosa: see utrzeć.

Further reading

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