Polish

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Etymology

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From wieczny +‎ -ak.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvjɛt͡ʂ.ɲak/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛt͡ʂɲak
  • Syllabification: wiecz‧niak

Noun

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wieczniak m inan

  1. (chess, colloquial) perpetual check (draw forced by one player by putting the opponent's king in a potentially infinite series of checks)
    Synonym: wieczny szach

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