papierowy tygrys

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Etymology

Literally, paper tiger. Calque of Chinese 紙老虎纸老虎 (zhǐlǎohǔ).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pa.pjɛˈrɔ.vɘ ˈtɘ.ɡrɘs/
  • Syllabification: pa‧pie‧ro‧wy ty‧grys

Noun

papierowy tygrys m animal

  1. (idiomatic) paper tiger
    Synonym: kolos na glinianych nogach

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