Polish

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Etymology

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From nie- (non-) +‎ czynny (active).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɲɛˈt͡ʂɨn.nɨ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɨnnɨ
  • Syllabification: nie‧czyn‧ny

Adjective

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nieczynny (not comparable, derived adverb nieczynnie)

  1. closed (e.g. a shop)
    Synonym: zamknięty
    Synonym: czynny
  2. out of order (not functioning properly)
    Synonym: niesprawny
    Synonym: czynny
  3. inactive, dormant
    Synonym: czynny
  4. (chemistry) inactive
    Synonym: czynny

Declension

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Further reading

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