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temper
ˈtɛmpə
noun
nastrój
Also
charakter(m)hart(m)
Definition
A person's state of mind regarding their emotions, especially anger; or the hardness and elasticity of metal or glass.
Examples
He has a very bad temper and gets angry easily.
On ma bardzo zły nastrój i łatwo się złości.
The sword was forged to have the perfect temper, making it both strong and flexible.
Miecz został wykuty, aby mieć idealny hart, co czyniło go zarówno mocnym, jak i elastycznym.
Synonyms
Collocations
lose one's temperbad tempereven temper
verb
hartować
Also
łagodzić
Definition
To improve the hardness and elasticity of (metal or glass) by reheating and then cooling; or to moderate or soften something.
Examples
The blacksmith tempered the steel to make it stronger and more durable.
Kowal hartował stal, aby uczynić ją mocniejszą i bardziej wytrzymałą.
He tried to temper his criticism with some praise to make it less harsh.
Próbował złagodzić swoją krytykę pochwałami, aby była mniej surowa.
Synonyms
Collocations
temper steeltemper justice with mercytemper expectations
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