cierpko

Polish

Etymology

From cierpki +‎ -o.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈt͡ɕɛrp.kɔ/

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• Rhymes: -ɛrpkɔ
• Syllabification: cierp‧ko

Adverb

cierpko (comparative bardziej cierpko, superlative najbardziej cierpko)

1. (of foods, smells) acridly, sharply, tangily

   Synonym: ostro

2. (of people, words, or actions) acerbically, acridly, sharply
3. (of experiences, memories) distressingly, painfully

Related terms

adjectives

• cierpkawy
• cierpki

 

adverb

• cierpkawo

 

noun

• cierpkość

 

Further reading

• cierpko in Polish dictionaries at PWN