curtsey in Polish
curtsey in Polish is dygnięcie, dygać — curtsey means a small bow, usually made by a woman or girl, in which the knees are briefly bent as a mark of respect.
curtsey in Polish
dygnięcie
A small bow, generally performed by a woman or a girl, where she crosses the shin of one leg behind the calf of her other leg and briefly bends her knees to lower her body in deference.
dygać
To make a curtsey.
What does "curtsey" mean?
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noun A small bow, usually made by a woman or girl, in which the knees are briefly bent as a mark of respect.
"She made a neat curtsey when the Queen came past."
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verb To make a small bow with bent knees as a mark of respect.
"The pupils curtseyed to the visiting duchess."
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curtsey in a sentence
- She made a neat curtsey when the Queen came past.
- The little girl gave a shy curtsey at the end of the dance.
- The pupils curtseyed to the visiting duchess.
- She curtseyed and then stepped back.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "curtsey" in Polish?
"curtsey" in Polish is dygnięcie, dygać. curtsey means: A small bow, usually made by a woman or girl, in which the knees are briefly bent as a mark of respect.
How do you use "curtsey" in a sentence?
Example: "She made a neat curtsey when the Queen came past." In Polish, "curtsey" is dygnięcie, dygać.
Are there other ways to say "curtsey" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "curtsey": dygnięcie, dygać.
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