marchew

Polish

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *mъrkỳ. Doublet of morkwa.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmar.xɛf/
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  • Rhymes: -arxɛf
  • Syllabification: mar‧chew

Noun

marchew f (diminutive marchewka)

  1. (formal) carrot

Usage notes

Used predominantly as a mass noun. The diminutive marchewka, depending on the context, can refer to a single root, but can also be treated as a mass noun.

Declension
Declension of marchew
singular
nominative marchew
genitive marchwi
dative marchwi
accusative marchew
instrumental marchwią
locative marchwi
vocative marchwi

Further reading
  • marchew in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
  • marchew in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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