siec

Numeral

siec

1. seven

Alternative forms

• siéc (Central Greater Poland)

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Slavic *sěťi.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɕɛt͡s/

• Audio:

  (file)

• Rhymes: -ɛt͡s
• Syllabification: siec

Verb

siec impf

1. (transitive) to slash

   Synonyms: ciachać, ciąć, chlastać

2. (transitive) to hack

   Synonym: rąbać

3. (transitive) to scythe

   Synonym: kosić

4. (transitive) to mow

   Synonym: żąć

5. (reflexive with się) to slash each other

Further reading

• siec in Wielki słownik języka polskiego, Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN
• siec in Polish dictionaries at PWN

Alternative forms

• tsiec

Etymology

Borrowed from English cheque, check.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃɛk/
• Rhymes: -ɛk

Noun

siec f (plural sieciau or siecs, not mutable)

1. cheque; check (draft directing a bank to pay money to a named person or entity)

References

• R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “siec”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies