strzec

Polish

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *sterťi (stem *sterg-), from Proto-Balto-Slavic *sterˀg-, from Proto-Indo-European *sterg-.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /stʂɛt͡s/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛt͡s
  • Syllabification: strzec

Verb

strzec impf (perfective ustrzec)

  1. (transitive) to guard, to protect
    Synonyms: chronić, pilnować
  2. (transitive) to abide by, to observe [+genitive = something] (to follow or obey the custom, practice, or rules)
  3. (reflexive) to beware [+genitive = of someone or something]

Conjugation

Derived terms

adjective
nouns
proverb
verbs
nouns

Further reading

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