święta krowa

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, sacred cow, due to the fact that cows are considered sacred in India.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɕfjɛn.ta ˈkrɔ.va/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔva

Noun[edit]

święta krowa f

  1. (Hinduism, idiomatic) sacred cow (cow which is treated with sincere respect)
  2. (figuratively, idiomatic, often derogatory) sacred cow (something which cannot be tampered with, or criticized, for fear of public outcry)

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