próba ognia

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See also: próbą ognia

Polish

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Alternative forms

Etymology

Literally, trial by fire.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpru.ba ˈɔɡ.ɲa/
  • Syllabification: pró‧ba og‧nia

Noun

próba ognia f

  1. firewalking (rite of passage)
    Synonym: chodzenie po ogniu
  2. (idiomatic) trial by fire (ordeal which tests one's strength, endurance or resolve)

Declension

Further reading

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