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Etymology

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Literally, baptismal father.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈɔj.t͡ɕɛt͡s ˈxʂɛst.nɨ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛstnɨ

Noun

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ojciec chrzestny m pers (female equivalent matka chrzestna)

  1. (Christianity) godfather (man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner)
  2. (crime, idiomatic) godfather (mafia leader)

Declension

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Further reading

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