drętwy

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Polish

Etymology

Perhaps inherited from Proto-Slavic *trǫtvъ.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdrɛn.tfɘ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛntfɘ
  • Syllabification: dręt‧wy, drę‧twy

Adjective

drętwy (comparative drętwiejszy, superlative najdrętwiejszy, derived adverb drętwo)

  1. numb
    Synonyms: ścierpły, zdrętwiały
  2. lifeless
    Synonyms: anemiczny, bez życia, zamarły
  3. torpid
    Synonyms: bezwładny, bezwolny, niemrawy

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Further reading

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