Polish

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Etymology

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From oba +‎ -o- +‎ siec +‎ -ny.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔ.bɔˈɕɛt͡ʂ.nɨ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛt͡ʂnɨ
  • Syllabification: o‧bo‧siecz‧ny

Adjective

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obosieczny (not comparable, derived adverb obosiecznie)

  1. double-edged (of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges)
  2. (figuratively) double-edged (as dangerous for the user as the one it is used on)

Declension

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See also

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Further reading

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