handicap in Polish
handicap in Polish is fory, upośledzenie — handicap means a physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
handicap in Polish
fory
(sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
upośledzenie
(sports) An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
upośledzenie
(sometimes considered offensive) The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.
What does "handicap" mean?
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noun A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
"The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap."
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noun Something that makes success harder; a disadvantage.
"Not speaking the local language was a real handicap on the trip."
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noun In sport, an adjustment (extra weight, time, or strokes) given to weaker competitors to even out a contest.
"She plays off a handicap of 12 in golf."
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verb To put someone or something at a disadvantage.
"The injury handicapped his chances of winning the race."
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handicap in a sentence
- The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap.
- Despite his handicap, he became a champion swimmer.
- Not speaking the local language was a real handicap on the trip.
- Lack of funding proved a serious handicap for the small charity.
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What is "handicap" in Polish?
"handicap" in Polish is fory, upośledzenie. handicap means: A physical or mental condition that limits a person's abilities.
How do you use "handicap" in a sentence?
Example: "The building was redesigned to be accessible to people with a handicap." In Polish, "handicap" is fory, upośledzenie.
Are there other ways to say "handicap" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 2 translations listed for "handicap": fory, upośledzenie.
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