cwany

Polish

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *čьvanъ.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡sfa.nɨ/
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  • Rhymes: -anɨ
  • Syllabification: cwa‧ny

Adjective

cwany (comparative cwańszy, superlative najcwańszy, derived adverb cwanie)

  1. (colloquial) crafty, cunning, shifty, sly
    Synonyms: chytry, krętacki, sprytny, szczwany

Declension

Derived terms

adjective
nouns
verb
  • wycwanić

Further reading

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