Polish

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Etymology

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Borrowed from German Schliff.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʂlif/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -if
  • Syllabification: szlif

Noun

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szlif m inan

  1. finishing touch, grace note (final addition, change, or embellishment that serves to complete something)
  2. cut of a gem

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Further reading

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