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jobless
She's been jobless for almost a year now.
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bezrobotny
by law
By law, seatbelts must be worn by all passengers.
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zgodnie z prawem
wilderness
[noun] - a large area of land that has never been developed or used for growing crops because it is very difficult to live there
The eremite lives alone in the wilderness.
sākt mācīties
dzicz, dzika przestrzeń
Pustelnik żyje samotnie w dziczy.
shabby
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zapuszczone, niedbale ubrany
existential
[adjective] - connected with human existence
Existential questions refer to fundamental issues of life.
sākt mācīties
egzystencjalny
resumption of
We are hoping for a resumption of negotiations between the two sides.
sākt mācīties
wznowienie, powrót, kontynuacja
spare
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zapasowy, niewielki, skąpy
dramatic
[adjective] - sudden, very great and often surprising
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of unemployed people.
sākt mācīties
dramatyczny, nagły
at once
I knew at once that he wasn't telling the truth.
sākt mācīties
od razu, natychmiast
stunning
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przepiękny, wspaniały, oszałamiający
possessive
Her boyfriend broke up with her because she was getting too possessive.
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zaborczy
Jej chłopak z nią zerwał, bo robiła się zbyt zaborcza.
to blanch
[verb] - to turn pale, for example because you are shocked or scared
When she realized who was on the phone, she blanched.
sākt mācīties
zbladnąć
awkward
There was a very awkward pause after Yasmin announced she was leaving her job.
sākt mācīties
niezgrabny, niezdarny, niezręczny
Po tym jak Yasmin oznajmiła, że odchodzi z pracy, nastąpiła bardzo niezręczna przerwa.
retired
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emeryt
on time
Remember to come on time.
sākt mācīties
punktualnie
Pamiętaj, żeby przyjść punktualnie.
slender
The woman is very slender. She doesn't eat very much.
sākt mācīties
smukły
Ta kobieta jest bardzo szczupła. Nie je zbyt dużo.
peacefully
sākt mācīties
pokojowo
to kick-start
[verb] - to make something start to happen, happen more quickly or improve
Interest rates were lowered to kick-start the economy.
sākt mācīties
ożywić
hefty
Simon looks hefty next to his petite wife.
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potężny, masywny (zwalistej budowy)
Simon wygląda potężnie przy swojej drobniutkiej żonie
terminal
She has terminal cancer.
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nieuleczalnie chory
Ona ma nieuleczalnego raka.
occupation
[noun] - a person's job
Please write your name, age and occupation below.
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zawód
quintuple
She is a quintuple winner of the tournament.
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pięciokrotny
Jest pięciokrotną zwyciężczynią turnieju.
lone
The lone skier was getting away from the approaching avalanche.
sākt mācīties
samotny
Samotny narciarz uciekał przed zbliżającą się lawiną.
supersize
[adjective] - bigger than normal
We ordered supersize portions of fries for our kids.
sākt mācīties
duży rozmiar, powiększony
in sight
He was so hungry that he ate everything in sight.
sākt mācīties
wgląd, w zasięgu zwrotu
plea for
The child's parents made a desperate plea for help.
sākt mācīties
prośba o, apel, wołanie, błaganie
busty
Sheila is quite a busty woman.
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o wydatnych piersiach
Sheila jest kobietą o całkiem dużym biuście
lanky
sākt mācīties
tyczkowaty, wysoki i chudy
exultant
[adjective] - very happy or proud, especially because you have succeeded in doing something
Crowds of exultant people waved flags and danced.
sākt mācīties
radosny
by chance
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przez przypadek
portable
We need to buy some portable speakerphones.
sākt mācīties
przenośny
Musimy kupić kilka przenośnych telefonów głośnomówiących.
obserwant
Ever the observant passenger, Michelle noticed the hole in the road before Sam did.
sākt mācīties
uważny, spostrzegawczy
Spostrzegawcza pasażerka, Michelle, dostrzegła dziurę w jezdni wcześniej niż Sam.
petition
[noun] - a written document signed by a large number of people that asks somebody in a position of authority to do or change something
I signed the petition to stop the building from being demolished because it's one of my favourite places in town.
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petycja
Podpisałem petycję przeciw wyburzeniu budynku, ponieważ to jedno z moich ulubionych miejsc w mieście.
passionate
Their passionate kiss was abruptly interrupted by the entrance of his wife.
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namiętny
Ich namiętny pocałunek został gwałtownie przerwany wejściem jego żony
misdiagnosis
He claims the hospital made a misdiagnosis.
[noun] - an explanation of the nature of an illness or a problem that is not correct
sākt mācīties
błędna diagnoza, złe rozpoznanie
on purpose
I'm sure he didn't do it on purpose - it was an accident.
sākt mācīties
celowo
balm
[noun] - an oil with a nice smell that you rub on sore skin to make it feel better
sākt mācīties
balsam, maść
in generaly
In general, Japanese cars are very reliable.
sākt mācīties
ogólnie, generalnie
rough
[adjective] - having a surface that is not even or regular
The skin on her hands was quite rough.
sākt mācīties
szorstki, nierówny
in advance
Ticket prices are usually cheaper if bought in advance.
sākt mācīties
z góry (o płatności)
twist
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zwrot, wykręcać
slight
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niewielki, nieco, minimalnie
melt
Melt the chocolate.
sākt mācīties
roztapiać
Roztop czekoladę.
dirt-cheap
I bought this car dirt-cheap because it needed renovation.
sākt mācīties
tanie jak barszcz
Kupiłem ten samochód za śmieszne pieniądze, bo wymagał remontu.
sew
She sewed her own wedding dress.
sākt mācīties
szyć
Uszyła swoją własną sukienkę ślubną.
troubled
[adjective] - worried and anxious
Ann looked troubled when she heard the news.
sākt mācīties
zmartwiony, zatroskany
gale
A gale was coming on, and they needed to tack, but it was too windy.
sākt mācīties
wichura
Nadciągał sztorm i musieli zrobić zwrot przez sztag, ale było zbyt wietrznie.
in decline
The industry has been in decline for years.
sākt mācīties
w spadku, u schyłku, w zaniku
recite
The pupil was called on to recite the poem from memory.
sākt mācīties
recytować
Uczeń został wywołany do wyrecytowania wiersza z pamięci.
spin
Can I spin the wheel?
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obracać, okręcać
Czy mogę zakręcić kołem?
detest
Gary is such a horrible person. I absolutely detest him.
sākt mācīties
nie znosić
Gary jest taką okropną osobą. Absolutnie go nie znoszę.
chargeable
[adjective] - that must be paid by someone
Interest is chargeable at five percent per year.
sākt mācīties
podlegający opłacie
on bail
One of the four police officers involved in the death of George Floyd has been released from jail on bail.
sākt mācīties
za kaucją
nasty
He has a nasty rash on his back.
sākt mācīties
niemiły, nieprzyjemny
Ma koszmarną wysypkę na plecach.
without doubt
This trip has been, without doubt, one of the best.
sākt mācīties
bez wątpliwości
frighten
sākt mācīties
przestraszyć
mindfulness
sākt mācīties
uważność, rozwaga
charm
His daughter charmed him into buying her a car.
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urok, oczarować
Córka oczarowała go tak, że kupił jej samochód.
overflow
The river overflowed for the first time in a hundred years.
sākt mācīties
wylewać (o rzece)
Rzeka wylała po raz pierwszy od stu lat.
pile
sākt mācīties
stos, sterta czegoś
erode
After the forest was cut down, the soil eroded away very quickly.
sākt mācīties
erodować, ulegać erozji
Po wycięciu lasu gleba zaczęła ulegać erozji bardzo szybko.
envy
sākt mācīties
zawiść, zazdrościć
to revitalise
[verb] - to give new life, energy, activity to something
A new investment has revitalised this part of the country.
sākt mācīties
ożywić, rewitalizować
from experience
I know from experience that Susan is often late.
sākt mācīties
z doświadczenia
enhance
sākt mācīties
wzmacniać, ulepszać, poprawiać
coerce
The robbers coerced the bank staff into opening a safe.
sākt mācīties
przymusić, zmuszać
Rabusie zmusili pracowników banku do otwarcia sejfu.
pointer
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wskaźnik, wskazówka
bargain
sākt mācīties
okazja, targować się
assess
It's impossible to assess the price of human life
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oszacować
Nie da się wycenić ludzkiego życia.
crackdown
The government declared war against drug dealers and they're planning a crackdown.
sākt mācīties
rozprawienie się z czymś, uporanie się
Rząd wypowiedział wojnę dilerom narkotyków i planują rozprawienie się z nimi.
to reside
[verb] - to live in a particular place
His family now resides in northern Italy.
sākt mācīties
mieszkać
tenacious
[adjective] - that does not stop holding something or give up something easily; determined
They're going to spend the next few days preparing for this tenacious opponent.
sākt mācīties
nieustępliwy, wytrwały, mocny
reinforce
I want to reinforce the garden wall so that it doesn't fall down.
sākt mācīties
wzmacniać
Chcę wzmocnić ogrodzenie w ogrodzie, żeby się nie przewróciło.
crippled
[adjective] - that has serious injuries that affect one's ability to walk and move
You could break your neck and be crippled for the rest of your life.
sākt mācīties
kaleki, okaleczony
relevant to
His comments aren't directly relevant to this inquiry.
sākt mācīties
istotny, znaczący, dotyczący
overdraw
You overdrew your account by 780 pounds
sākt mācīties
przejaskrawiać, przekroczyć stan konta
Przekroczyła pani stan konta o 780 funtów.
screw on
Don't forget to screw the lid on before you put it back in the cupboard.
sākt mācīties
przykręcić
Nie zapomnij zakręcić pokrywki, zanim włożysz to z powrotem do szafki.
recapture
If you want to recapture your youth, buy a fast car and dye your hair!
sākt mācīties
odzyskanie (np. miasto), odbić
Jeśli chcesz odzyskać młodość, kup szybki samochód i ufarbuj włosy!
in demand
Nurses are always in demand in this hospital.
sākt mācīties
cieszący się popytem, mający wzięcie, rozchwytywany
doubtful about
Some of them are still doubtful about the value of these new educational strategies.
sākt mācīties
mający wątpliwości, niepewny
to retake
I'm retaking my driving test in June.
[verb] - to take an exam or a test again, usually after failing it the first time
sākt mācīties
zdawać ponownie
notion of
Ann has no notion of the difficulty of the problem.
sākt mācīties
pojęcie
challenger
[noun] - someone who tries to take a position or prize from the person who holds it
Jones is his main challenger for the world title.
sākt mācīties
pretendent, rywal, konkurent
on strike
sākt mācīties
strajk
defamatory
[adjective] - that damages the reputation of a person by saying or writing bad or false things about them
His latest article was highly defamatory.
sākt mācīties
oszczerczy, szkalujący
fastidious about
She is very fastidious about how a table should be set.
sākt mācīties
wybredny
stamina
[noun] - the physical or mental strength that enables you to do something difficult for long periods of time
Harry had a lot of stamina. He could run for hours.
sākt mācīties
wytrzymałość, kondycja
Harry miał świetną kondycję. Był w stanie biegać godzinami.
unflinching
[adjective] - that remains strong and determined, even in a difficult or dangerous situation
He has always taken a radical, unflinching approach to themes of violence and vengeance.
sākt mācīties
niezachwiany, zdeterminowany
pioneering
[adjective] - that uses ideas and methods that have never been used before
The school has won an award for its pioneering work with the community.
sākt mācīties
pionierski, nowatorski
for nothing
All that preparation was for nothing because the meeting was cancelled.
sākt mācīties
na nic, na marne
traveller
[noun] - a person who travels
Travellers were warned to stay home as strong winds hit Ireland.
sākt mācīties
podróżnik
feeble
[adjective] - weak or without energy, power or strength
She was too feeble to lift the suitcase.
sākt mācīties
słaby / marny
interference in
His interference in our work has been criticised.
sākt mācīties
ingerencja w
to extradite
[verb] - to officially send back a person who has been accused or found guilty of a crime to the country where the crime was committed
The British government extradites the suspects from France.
sākt mācīties
ekstradować
evaluation of
A thorough evaluation of the project will be done.
sākt mācīties
ocena, oszacowanie
thorough
sākt mācīties
dokładny
cold-hearted
[adjective] - that shows no understanding, love or sympathy for other people
I can't understand how she could marry this unfriendly, cold-hearted man.
sākt mācīties
o zimnym sercu, nieczuły, zimny
delight in
My friend always delights in telling me when I make a mistake.
sākt mācīties
rozkoszować się w, delektować się
eccentricity
[noun] - the state of being eccentric
Dave's father had a reputation for eccentricity.
sākt mācīties
ekscentryczność
for ages
I haven't seen her for ages.
sākt mācīties
na wieki, od dawna
column
[noun] - a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine, usually on a particular subject, that appears regularly and is always written by the same person
His wife writes a monthly column for a national newspaper.
sākt mācīties
felieton
amendment to
She's made a few amendments to the article.
sākt mācīties
poprawka, zmiana
narrowly
[adverb] - only by a small amount
Poland's incumbent President Andrzej Duda has narrowly beaten his challenger Rafal Trzaskowski in Sunday's presidential election.
sākt mācīties
wąsko, ledwo, o włos
dwory
[noun] - property and money that a woman's parents give to her husband when they marry in some societies
For the Kamba tribe, some combination of cows, goats and gifts forms the dowry.
sākt mācīties
posag
at lenght
She told me at length about her new job.
sākt mācīties
szczegółowo, obszernie
livable
Freiburg is one of Germany's most livable and child-friendly cities.
sākt mācīties
znośny, mieszkalny, nadający się do zamieszkania
award for
The film won an award for its music.
sākt mācīties
nagroda za
rebound on
He realised that his trick had rebounded on him.
sākt mācīties
rebound on - odbijać się na kimś, obrócić się przeciwko komuś
oasis
[noun] - a calm, pleasant place in the middle of something busy and unpleasant
The nearest beach was an oasis of peace.
sākt mācīties
oaza
gobby
[adjective] - that talks too much or says things that should not be said
We didn't like her as we thought she was gobby and stubborn.
sākt mācīties
pyskaty, krzykliwy
abusive towards
She said that her father was abusive towards his wife.
sākt mācīties
obelżywy, znieważający, obraźliwy
irreparable
[adjective] - impossible to repair or make right again
Unfortunately, the damage to his eyes was irreparable.
sākt mācīties
nie do naprawienia
pop-eyed
[adjective] - having eyes that are wide open, usually because you are very surprised, excited or frightened
All the kids were pop-eyed with excitement.
sākt mācīties
wytrzeszczone oczy
biker
[noun] - a member of a group of people riding motorcycles
sākt mācīties
rowerzysta
preparedness for
The country is in a state of preparedness for war.
sākt mācīties
gotowość do
hypocrisy
He condemns the hypocrisy of most politicians who do one thing and say another.
[noun] - behaviour in which somebody claims to have certain moral principles or beliefs but behaves in a way that shows they are not sincere
sākt mācīties
obłuda
condemn
sākt mācīties
potępiać
impairment
[noun] - the state of having a physical or mental condition that means that part of your body or brain does not work correctly
A patient with a mild hearing impairment may have problems understanding speech.
sākt mācīties
upośledzenie, uszkodzenie
cling to
The girl clung closely to her mother's arm.
sākt mācīties
przylgnąć do
playwright
[noun] - a person who writes plays
Oscar Wilde was an Irish playwright, novelist and poet.
sākt mācīties
dramaturg, dramatopisarz
by hand
I love these beautiful toys made by hand.
sākt mācīties
ręcznie
mucky
[adjective] - dirty
Don't walk all over the floor in your mucky boots.
sākt mācīties
brudny, upaprany
by now
We thought you'd be finished by now.
sākt mācīties
do tej pory, do tego czasu
renowned for
This part of the country is renowned for its natural beauty.
sākt mācīties
znany z
grungy
[adjective] - INFORMAL - dirty in an unpleasant way
He showed up for the interview wearing some grungy old shirt and jeans.
sākt mācīties
nieczysty, brudny, syfiasty
by coincidence
By coincidence, they both went to the same school.
sākt mācīties
przez przypadek
dejection
[noun] - the feeling of being unhappy, disappointed or without hope
Ann sat in the corner in utter dejection.
sākt mācīties
przygnębienie
severity of
He didn't quite understand the severity of the situation.
sākt mācīties
powaga, surowość, srogość
skull
Martina found a human skull on the desert island.
sākt mācīties
czaszka
Martina znalazła ludzką czaszkę na bezludnej wyspie.
in return
The man offered us food in return for our work.
sākt mācīties
w zamian
tailor-made
[adjective] - perfect for a particular person or purpose
Jack seems tailor-made for that kind of job.
sākt mācīties
szyty na miarę, idealny, wymarzony
uninspiring
[adjective] - that does not make you feel excited or interested
The view from the terrace was uninspiring.
sākt mācīties
mało inspirujące, nieciekawy, nudny
for once
Can't you be nice to each other just for once?
sākt mācīties
raz, jeden raz, chociaż raz
in disguise
The woman in the club turned out to be a policewoman in disguise.
sākt mācīties
w przebraniu
leverage
[noun] - influence that you can use to make people do what you want
He was determined to gain more political leverage.
sākt mācīties
dźwignia finansowa, wpływ, przewaga
chronic
[adjective] - (especially of a disease or something bad) that continues for a long time
My mother suffers from chronic pain in her back.
sākt mācīties
chroniczny
undisputable
[adjective] - not possible to argue about or disagree with; beyond doubt
The investigation uncovered undisputable evidence of corruption.
sākt mācīties
bezsporne, niezaprzeczalny
in hiding
The family remained in hiding during the war.
sākt mācīties
w ukryciu
tally
[noun] - a record of the number or amount of something, especially one that you can keep adding to
He scored four more points, taking his tally to 10.
sākt mācīties
zestawienie
contactless
[adjective] - that relates to the use of wireless technology to make a payment using a credit card or a mobile phone
Contactless payments are fast and easy.
sākt mācīties
zbliżeniowy, bezdotykowy
uniqueness
[noun] - the quality of being very special or unusual
The uniqueness of her style of writing makes her a popular writer.
sākt mācīties
wyjątkowość, unikatowość
landslip
[noun] - a mass of rock and earth that falls down a slope
The torrential rain in the area resulted in a landslip which, in turn, caused the train to derail.
sākt mācīties
obsunięcie się ziemi, osuwisko
rob of
They robbed the company of almost $1 million.
sākt mācīties
obrabować, okraść kogoś
by air
You can send your personal package to most European countries via sea or by air.
sākt mācīties
drogą powietrzną, samolotem
in brief
We should, in brief, start saving money.
sākt mācīties
w skrócie
pity for
I could only feel pity for what she went through.
sākt mācīties
szkoda za, litość, współczucie
surgeon
My uncle is a brain surgeon.
sākt mācīties
chirurg
Mój wujek jest neurochirurgiem.
stretch of
You can see plenty of boats on this stretch of the river.
sākt mācīties
odcinek, połać
academic
[noun] - a person who teaches at a university or college
A distinguished academic from France was due to speak that evening.
sākt mācīties
akademicki
drained
I suddenly felt totally drained.
[adjective] - extremely tired and without energy
sākt mācīties
wyczerpany, wycieńczony
childish
[adjective] - (of an adult) that behaves in a stupid or silly way
You have to wait patiently. Don't be so childish!
sākt mācīties
infantylny, dziecinny
half-time
[noun] - a short period of rest between the two halves of a sports game
The score at half-time was one all.
sākt mācīties
połowa czasu, połowa meczu
placatory
[adjective] - designed to make somebody feel less angry by showing that you are willing to satisfy them
The tone of the letter was placatory.
sākt mācīties
pojednawczy, uspokajający
in conclusion
In conclusion, I would like to express my thanks to our guest speakers.
sākt mācīties
na zakończenie, na koniec
to glint
[verb] - to produce small bright flashes of light
The lake glinted in the moonlight.
sākt mācīties
błyszczeć, iskrzyć
anthem for
The song quickly became an anthem for the young generation.
sākt mācīties
hymn dla
to hone
[verb] - to improve something and make it perfect
David honed his debating skills at college.
sākt mācīties
szlifować
to wangle
[verb] - to get something that you or someone else wants but do not really have a right to have, by persuading somebody or by a clever plan
She somehow wangled an invitation to the opening night.
sākt mācīties
wyłudzać, wyszachrować, fałszować
spectre of
The terrible spectre of war hung over the country once again.
sākt mācīties
widmo
finely
[adverb] - into very small pieces
Finely chop the garlic and the herbs.
sākt mācīties
delikatnie, drobno
advisory
[adjective] - that has the role of giving professional advice
She was employed in an advisory role.
sākt mācīties
doradczy, konsultacyjny
array of
There was a vast array of flavours to choose from.
sākt mācīties
wybór, gama
vast
sākt mācīties
ogromny, rozległy, obszerny, olbrzymi
admission to
Last admissions to the park are at 6 p.m.
sākt mācīties
wstęp do, przyjęcie
tangle
[noun] - a twisted mass of something such as hair or thread that cannot be easily separated
Her hair got into a hopeless tangle.
sākt mācīties
splot, plątanina, gąszcz
cult of
He criticizes the way the media promote the cult of celebrity.
sākt mācīties
kult
mind
[noun] - the part of a person that makes them able to think, to be aware of things and to feel
There were different thoughts running through my mind.
sākt mācīties
umysł, głowa
in debt
Mark won't help you as he is heavily in debt now.
sākt mācīties
w długach, zadłużony
unintended
[adjective] - that you did not plan or intend to happen
Some of the proposed reforms can have unintended consequences.
sākt mācīties
niezamierzony
pitfall of
We were told how to avoid the pitfalls of setting up our own business.
sākt mācīties
pułapka, ryzyko
permit
[noun] - an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere
Do you have a work permit?
sākt mācīties
zezwolenie
Czy ma pan zezwolenie na pracę?
boot
[noun] - a closed space at the back of a car for storing things in
I'll put the suitcase in the boot.
sākt mācīties
bagażnik
on guard
Two police officers were on guard outside the suspect's house.
sākt mācīties
na straży
on behalf of
I'm acting on behalf of XYZ Plc.
sākt mācīties
w imieniu
Działam w imieniu spółki XYZ.
consecration
[noun] - the act of stating officially in a religious ceremony that something is holy and can be used for religious reasons
Thousands gathered for the consecration ceremony of newly renovated temple.
sākt mācīties
poświęcenie
hazelnut
[noun] - the small brown nut of the hazel tree
I'm allergic to all kinds of nuts, including hazelnuts.
sākt mācīties
orzech laskowy
reassuringly
[adverb] - in a way that makes somebody feel less worried or uncertain about something
"Don't worry," she said reassuringly. "He will be all right."
sākt mācīties
uspokojająco, krzepiąco
spinal
[adjective] - connected with the spine
Her husband suffered a spinal cord injury.
sākt mācīties
dotyczący rdzenia kręgowego
reminder of
The ruined cathedral is a constant reminder of the war.
sākt mācīties
przypomnienie o, pamiątka po czymś
appalling
His rudeness is appalling.
sākt mācīties
przerażający, zatrważający
Jego chamstwo jest bulwersujące.
restriced
Entrance is restricted to current members of the club only.
sākt mācīties
ograniczony
Wejście jest ograniczone tylko do aktualnych członków klubu.
weird
The world is full of weird people.
sākt mācīties
dziwny
Świat jest pełen dziwnych ludzi.
up-to-date
sākt mācīties
aktualny
herbal
[adjective] - made of herbs
Drinking herbal tea can improve your health.
sākt mācīties
ziołowy
swing
The pendulum stopped swinging.
sākt mācīties
kołysać się
Wahadło przestało się kołysać.
owe
I still haven't paid him for that ticket, I owe him $10.
sākt mācīties
zawdzięczać, być (komuś) winnym
Wciąż nie zapłaciłem mu za ten bilet. Jestem mu winny 10 dolarów.

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