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kołyska — meaning in English

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English meaning

cradle noun A small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.

Senses

kołyska is used for these senses in English:

cradle A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.
cradle (figuratively) The place of origin, or in which anything is nurtured or protected in the earlier period of existence.
cradle (figuratively) Infancy, or very early life.

cradle — full definition

noun A small bed for a baby that rocks or swings gently.
noun The place or time where something began and was nurtured early on.
verb To hold something gently and protectively, as if rocking a baby.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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