matka chrzestna

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Polish[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, baptismal mother.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈmat.ka ˈxʂɛst.na/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛstna

Noun[edit]

matka chrzestna f (male equivalent ojciec chrzestny)

  1. (Christianity) godmother (woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner)

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