Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
pępek świata. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
pępek świata, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
pępek świata in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
pępek świata you have here. The definition of the word
pępek świata will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
pępek świata, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
Polish
Etymology
Literally, “navel of the world”. Compare Russian пуп земли́ (pup zemlí), French nombril du monde.
Pronunciation
Noun
pępek świata m inan
- (derogatory) cat's pyjamas, center of the universe, the bee's knees (someone who considers themselves very important)
- navel of the world (something considered of the utmost importance)
Declension
Declension of pępek świata
Further reading
- pępek świata in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
- pępek świata in Polish dictionaries at PWN