No. 589 in Polish
uda
The Polish word "uda" means "thighs" in English.
In a sentence
Uda mnie bolą po wczorajszym treningu.
My thighs ache after yesterday's workout.
In this sentence, 'uda' is used in its plural noun form to refer to the thighs.
Mam nadzieję, że uda się nam zdążyć na pociąg.
I hope we will manage to catch the train.
Here, 'uda się' is a fixed expression meaning 'to manage' or 'succeed' in doing something.
Czy mogę dotknąć uda twojej sofy? Wygląda na miękką.
Can I touch the upholstery of your sofa? It looks soft.
In this context, 'uda' refers to a dialectical or archaic usage of the word meaning upholstery or fabric, which is rarely used in modern speech.
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