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No. 11,858 in Polish

kretynie

"Idiot" or "moron" (an insulting term).

In a sentence

  • Nie bądź taki, kretynie!

    Don't be like that, moron!

    In this sentence, 'kretynie' is used vocatively to address someone directly, often in an informal, derogatory manner.

  • On powiedział, że to twój plan, kretynie.

    He said this was your plan, moron.

    Here, 'kretynie' is again vocative, used in a context of expressing frustration or annoyance when addressing someone.

  • Widzę, że znowu coś zepsułeś, kretynie.

    I see that you've broken something again, moron.

    'Kretynie' is used vocatively in an exclamation expressing disapproval or criticism directly toward someone.

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