zlew

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zlew

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈzlɛf/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛf
  • Syllabification: zlew

Etymology 1

Deverbal from zlewać.

Noun

zlew m inan (related adjective zlewowy)

  1. kitchen sink, sink (sink in a kitchen used for washing dishes and preparing food)
    Synonym: zlewozmywak
  2. sink (accumulation of liquids from different containers in one)
  3. sink (place where liquids from different containers accumulate)
  4. (derogatory, military slang) professional non-commissioned officer in the army
  5. (colloquial) amusement, fun (state of being amused)
    Synonyms: beka, brecha, polewka, ubaw, uciecha, zlewa, zwała
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Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

zlew f

  1. genitive plural of zlewa

Further reading

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