kciuk

See also: Kciuk

Polish

Etymology

Possibly from unattested *kcić + -uk, a variation of to baptize as the sign of the cross on one's forehead is performed using the thumb.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkt͡ɕuk/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -uk
  • Syllabification: kciuk
  • Homophone: Kciuk

Noun

kciuk m inan

  1. (anatomy) thumb (digit)

Declension

Declension of kciuk
singular plural
nominative kciuk kciuki
genitive kciuka kciuków
dative kciukowi kciukom
accusative kciuk kciuki
instrumental kciukiem kciukami
locative kciuku kciukach
vocative kciuku kciuki

Further reading

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