Polish

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Literally, to beat one's breasts.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (normal speech) /ˈbit͡ɕ ɕɛ f ˈpjɛr.ɕi/, (careful speech) /ˈbit͡ɕ ɕɛw̃ f ˈpjɛr.ɕi/
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  • Syllabification: bić się w pier‧si

Verb

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bić się w piersi impf

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to beat one's breast
    Synonym: kajać się

Conjugation

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Conjugation of bić się w piersi: see bić.

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