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sting
stɪŋ
verb
żądlić
Also
piecszczypać
Definition
To prick or wound with a sharp point, often injecting venom, or to cause a sharp, painful sensation.
Examples
A bee stung him on the arm while he was gardening.
Pszczoła użądliła go w ramię, kiedy pracował w ogrodzie.
The antiseptic stung a little when applied to the cut.
Antyseptyk trochę piekł po nałożeniu na ranę.
Collocations
bee stingsting like a beeeyes sting
noun
żądło
Also
ukąszenie(n)pieczenie(n)
Definition
A painful wound or mark caused by an insect or plant, or a sharp, burning pain.
Examples
The sting of a jellyfish can be very painful and dangerous.
Żądło meduzy może być bardzo bolesne i niebezpieczne.
He felt a sharp sting in his eye from the smoke.
Poczuł ostre pieczenie w oku od dymu.
Collocations
bee stingjellyfish stingthe sting of defeat
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