-ówka

Polish

Suffix

-ówka f

  1. Forms feminine nouns; often shortenings of feminine noun phrases.
    karta pocztowapocztówka
    lampa żaroważarówka
    umowa śmieciowaśmieciówka
  2. Forms names of liquors, usually strong spirits, from their flavor.
    piołunówkaabsinthe
    cytrynówka – lemon-flavored spirit
    malinówka – raspberry-flavored spirit
    pigwówka – quince-flavored spirit

Declension

Derived terms

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