dust

/dʌst/

noun

kurz

/kuʂ/· rzeczownik

Also

pył(m)

Definition

Fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or other matter, often found on surfaces.

Examples

There was a thick layer of dust on the old furniture.

Na starych meblach była gruba warstwa kurzu.

The road was covered in fine dust.

Droga była pokryta drobnym pyłem.

Synonyms

dirt powder grit

Collocations

dust bunnydust cloudcollect dust

verb

odkurzać

/ɔtˈkuʐat͡ɕ/· czasownik

Also

ścierac kurzposypywać

Definition

To remove dust from a surface, or to sprinkle a fine powder over something.

Examples

She dusted the shelves every week.

Co tydzień odkurzała półki.

Dust the cake with icing sugar.

Posyp ciasto cukrem pudrem.

Synonyms

clean wipe sprinkle

Collocations

dust the furnituredust offdust down

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