tłusty czwartek

Polish

Etymology

Translates as "Fat Thursday". Due to the fatty foods consumed on this day (originally meat).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtwu.stɨ ˈt͡ʂfar.tɛk/
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Noun

tłusty czwartek m inan

  1. In Poland, a tradition (similar to Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras) on the last Thursday before Ash Wednesday, associated with eating donuts and angel wings in large quantities.

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