lalka

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See also: Lalka, lalką, and Lalką

Polish

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Etymology

From lala +‎ -ka.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlal.ka/
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  • Rhymes: -alka
  • Syllabification: lal‧ka
  • Homophone: Lalka

Noun

lalka f (diminutive laleczka)

  1. doll (toy made in the form of a person)
  2. puppet (any small model of a person or animal able to be moved by strings or rods, or in the form of a glove)
    Hyponyms: marionetka, pacynka
  3. (colloquial, derogatory) Barbie, bimbo (physically attractive woman who lacks intelligence)

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Descendants

  • Belarusian: ля́лька (ljálʹka)
  • Ukrainian: ля́лька (ljálʹka)

Further reading

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