Szukaj
to curse
01
przeklinać, kląć
to use offensive and impolite language
Intransitive
Example
Frustrated with the situation, he started to curse loudly, venting his anger.
Frustrowany sytuacją, zaczął głośno przeklinać, wyrażając swoją złość.
The heated argument caused both parties to curse at each other, escalating the conflict.
Wzburzona kłótnia spowodowała, że obie strony zaczęły klnąć na siebie, co zaostrzyło konflikt.
02
przeklinać, kląć
to utter or think negative words or wishes towards someone or something out of anger or frustration
Transitive: to curse sb/sth | to curse sb/sth for sth
Example
She cursed her luck when she missed the bus by mere seconds.
Frustrated with the malfunctioning computer, she cursed its manufacturer.
03
przekląć, ukląć
to put an evil spell on someone to harm them
Transitive: to curse sb/sth
Example
The witch cursed the wicked king for his cruelty.
Czarownica przeklęła złego króla za jego okrucieństwo.
Legend has it that the old crone cursed anyone who dared to enter her haunted house.
Legenda głosi, że stara wiedźma przeklęła każdego, kto ośmielił się wejść do jej nawiedzonego domu.
04
kląć, wyklinać
to formally excommunicate or denounce someone from a religious community
Transitive: to curse sb
Example
The bishop decided to curse the heretic who spread false teachings among the congregation.
Biskup postanowił kląć heretyka, który szerzył fałszywe nauki wśród wspólnoty.
In medieval times, the church would curse those who defied its authority.
W czasach średniowiecznych kościół klnął tych, którzy sprzeciwiali się jego władzy.
Curse
01
przekleństwo, klątwa
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
02
klątwa, przekleństwo
an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
03
klątwa, przekleństwo
a type of magic spell or an expression of a wish that harm or misfortune may befall someone or something
What is a "curse"?
A curse is a magical or supernatural spell intended to cause harm, misfortune, or negative effects to someone or something. Curses can result in a range of consequences, from minor inconveniences to severe or tragic outcomes. They are often believed to be cast through words, rituals, or magical actions, and can be intended as punishment, revenge, or to influence someone’s fate. Curses are commonly found in folklore and fantasy stories, where they play a role in creating conflict or driving the plot.
04
klątwa, przekleństwo
a severe affliction
05
klątwa, przekleństwo
something causing misery or death
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