swada

See also: swadą

Polish

Etymology

Perhaps derived from Latin Suada (“the Roman goddess of persuasion”), from suādus (“persuasive”). Compare German Suade (“diatribe, persuasivness”) and Swedish svada (“volubility”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsfa.da/
  • Audio(file)
  • Rhymes: -ada
  • Syllabification: swa‧da

Noun

swada f

  1. verbiage, volubility
  2. zest (great enthusiasm and energy)
    Synonyms: rozmach, zapał

Declension
Declension of swada
singular
nominative swada
genitive swady
dative swadzie
accusative swadę
instrumental swadą
locative swadzie
vocative swado

Further reading
  • swada in Polish dictionaries at PWN
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