I did a previous post on phrasal reinforcement, or reinforcing the meanings of individual words by using them in conjunction with other words to create a unit of meaning that helps to illustrate their usage. Here are some more noun phrases (usually adjective/noun or noun/noun) for thine edification.
słusznego wzrostu - of considerable height
zdrowy rozsądek - common sense
konferencja prasowa - press conference
działanie uboczne - side effect
wieża obserwacyjna - watchtower
rozstrzygający głos - decisive vote
odkryty teren - open space
handel zagraniczny - foreign commerce
pigułka antykoncepcyjna - contraceptive pill
przyciąganie ziemskie - gravity
kamień nerkowy - kidney stone
barszcz czerwony - red borscht
pracownik umysłowy - while-collar worker
zespół rockowy - rock group
psotne dziecko - mischievous child
ślepa uliczka - dead end
deficyt budżetowy - budget deficit
Dziekuje bardzo!
ReplyDeleteI grew up in Canada with Polish as my first language, and only knowing how to say "hi" when I started Kindergarten. I speak, read and write in Polish but have a pretty basic vocabulary. I just found your blog and am looking forward to reading your posts. Love this one!
Nie ma za co. Glad you have had a positive experience and hope you are able to find some useful information.
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