Polish

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Etymology

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From delikwent +‎ -ka.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dɛ.likˈfɛn.tka/
  • Rhymes: -ɛntka
  • Syllabification: de‧lik‧wen‧tka

Noun

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delikwentka f (male equivalent delikwent)

  1. (law) female equivalent of delikwent (culprit) (female person at fault for a problem or crime)
  2. female equivalent of delikwent (client) (female person who receives help or advice from a professional person)
    Synonyms: interesantka, klientka, petentka

Declension

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Further reading

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