No. 10,359 in Polish
cierpki
Tart or astringent.
In a sentence
Ten jabłko jest bardzo cierpkie.
This apple is very tart.
Describes the taste of the apple as sharp or sour.
Jej cierpki ton wskazywał na niezadowolenie.
Her tart tone indicated dissatisfaction.
Used to describe a sharp or acerbic tone in someone's speech.
Owoc ma cierpki posmak.
The fruit has a tart aftertaste.
Refers to the sharp or sour aftertaste of the fruit, highlighting sensory experience.
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