Polish edit

Etymology edit

Biblical, from the account of Pontius Pilate washing his hands and refusing to condemn Jesus. Matthew 27:24.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /uˈmɨ.vat͡ɕ ˈrɛn.t͡sɛ/
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛnt͡sɛ

Verb edit

umywać ręce impf

  1. (intransitive, idiomatic) to wash one's hands [+ od (genitive) = of something]

Conjugation edit

Further reading edit