lecim na Szczecin

Polish

Etymology

Literally, “we are flying to Szczecin”, as Szczecin is considered far away from the centre of Poland. Lecim is the archaic first person plural form of latać, preserved because of the near rhyme with Szczecin.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɛ.t͡ɕim na ˈʂt͡ʂɛ.t͡ɕin/
• Rhymes: -ɛt͡ɕin

Interjection

lecim na Szczecin

1. (slang) signifying that one has to travel far distance
2. (slang) announcement that one is ready to do something
3. (slang) cheers (said before sharing a drink)

Further reading

• lecim na Szczecin in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• lecim na Szczecin in Polish dictionaries at PWN