Polish

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Etymology

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From cierpki +‎ -awy.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /t͡ɕɛrpˈka.vɨ/
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  • Rhymes: -avɨ
  • Syllabification: cierp‧ka‧wy

Adjective

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cierpkawy (not comparable, derived adverb cierpkawo)

  1. (of foods, smells) somewhat acrid, sharpish, somewhat tangy
    Synonym: ostrawy

Declension

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adjective
adverb
noun

Further reading

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