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compact

ˈkɒmpækt

adjective

kompaktowy

kɔmpakˈtɔvɨ· przymiotnik
Also
zbity
Definition

Closely and neatly packed together; small, but efficiently arranged.

Examples
The car is very compact and easy to park.
Samochód jest bardzo kompaktowy i łatwy do zaparkowania.
The soil was compact and hard to dig.
Gleba była zbita i trudna do kopania.
Synonyms
densecompressedsmall
Collocations
compact carcompact designcompact disc

verb

zagęszczać

zaˈɡɛ̃ʂt͡ʂat͡ɕ· czasownik
Also
ubijać
Definition

To press something together firmly.

Examples
The machine compacts the waste into blocks.
Maszyna zagęszcza odpady w bloki.
You need to compact the soil around the new plant.
Musisz ubić ziemię wokół nowej rośliny.
Synonyms
compresscondensepack
Collocations
compact soilcompact waste

noun

puderniczka

pudɛrˈɲit͡ʂka· rzeczownik
Definition

A small flat case containing face powder, a mirror, and a puff.

Examples
She pulled out her compact to check her makeup.
Wyjęła puderniczkę, żeby sprawdzić makijaż.
The vintage compact was a beautiful antique.
Ta zabytkowa puderniczka była pięknym antykiem.
Synonyms
vanity case
Collocations
powder compactmakeup compact

noun

pakt

pakt· rzeczownik
Also
umowa(f)
Definition

A formal agreement or contract between two or more parties.

Examples
They signed a compact to protect the environment.
Podpisali pakt o ochronie środowiska.
The two nations formed a compact for mutual defense.
Dwa narody zawarły umowę o wzajemnej obronie.
Synonyms
agreementtreatycovenant
Collocations
social compactinternational compact
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