See also: Chwat

Polish edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Russian хват (xvat) and/or Ukrainian хват (xvat). Related to chwacić, chwatać, chwytać.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /xfat/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -at
  • Syllabification: chwat
  • Homophone: Chwat

Noun edit

chwat m pers

  1. (archaic) energetic, resourceful, and daring person

Declension edit

Related terms edit

Noun edit

chwat m animal

  1. asp (Aspius aspius, syn. Leuciscus aspius)
    Synonyms: boleń, boleń pospolity, rap, rapa

Declension edit

Noun edit

chwat m inan

  1. type of semicircular iron trap for game animals

Declension edit

Further reading edit

  • chwat in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • chwat in Polish dictionaries at PWN