No. 6,188 in Polish
baba
"Baba" in Polish can mean "woman" (informal or pejorative), "old lady," or refer to a type of cake (e.g., "babka").
In a sentence
Na wsi mieszkała stara baba, która znała wiele ludowych opowieści.
In the village lived an old woman who knew many folk tales.
The word 'baba' is used to refer informally and sometimes affectionately to an older woman or grandmother-like figure.
Na podwieczorek zjedliśmy przepyszną babę z rodzynkami.
For afternoon tea, we ate a delicious bundt cake with raisins.
Here, 'baba' denotes a type of baked dessert, specifically a bundt cake, showcasing its culinary usage.
Chłopiec śmiał się, mówiąc, że widział babę na miotle.
The boy laughed, saying he saw a woman on a broomstick.
In this sentence, 'baba' captures a playful or slightly derogatory usage, often reflecting stereotypes or imaginative portrayals of women.
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