Polish

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Etymology

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Literally, to search with [a] candle

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (standard) /zɛ ˈɕfjɛ.t͡sɔw̃ ˈʂu.kat͡ɕ/, (regional or dialectal, proscribed) /zɛ ˈɕfjɛ.t͡sɔm ˈʂu.kat͡ɕ/
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  • Syllabification: ze świe‧cą szu‧kać

Phrase

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ze świecą szukać

  1. (idiomatic) one would have to go to great lengths in order to find the object or person in question
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see ze,‎ świeca,‎ szukać.

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