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curse
kɜːs
noun
przekleństwo
Also
klątwa(f)
Definition
A solemn utterance intended to invoke a supernatural power to inflict harm or punishment, or a cause of great harm or misfortune.
Examples
He believed he was under a curse after all his bad luck.
Wierzył, że ciąży na nim klątwa po wszystkich jego niepowodzeniach.
The drought was a curse on the land, destroying all the crops.
Susza była przekleństwem dla ziemi, niszcząc wszystkie uprawy.
Collocations
break a curseput a curse ona terrible curse
verb
przeklinać
Also
złorzeczyć
Definition
To use offensive language, or to invoke evil or misfortune upon someone or something.
Examples
He cursed under his breath when he realized he had forgotten his keys.
Przeklął pod nosem, gdy zdał sobie sprawę, że zapomniał kluczy.
She cursed her bad luck after losing her wallet.
Złorzeczyła swojemu pechowi po zgubieniu portfela.
Collocations
curse and swearcurse loudlycurse someone
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