oil

/ɔɪl/

noun

olej

/ˈɔlɛj/· rzeczownik

Also

ropa(f)

Definition

A thick, black liquid obtained from the ground and used as fuel, or a smooth, thick liquid used for cooking or lubrication.

Examples

We need to change the oil in the car.

Musimy wymienić olej w samochodzie.

She cooked the vegetables in olive oil.

Usmażyła warzywa na oliwie z oliwek.

Synonyms

petroleum lubricant grease

Collocations

olive oilcrude oilengine oil

verb

oliwić

/ˈɔlʲivʲit͡ɕ/· czasownik

Also

naoliwić

Definition

To put oil on something, especially to lubricate or make it smooth.

Examples

He oiled the squeaky door hinges.

Naoliwił skrzypiące zawiasy drzwi.

You should oil the machine regularly.

Powinieneś regularnie oliwić maszynę.

Synonyms

lubricate grease

Collocations

oil the gearsoil a machine

Word forms

oiledpast simpleoilspluraloilingpresent participle

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