Polish Word · Intermediate
chyra
tangled mass of hair
Pronunciation: [ˈxɘ.ra]
Meaning
tangled mass of hair
Example
Stały chłopy przysadziste z gębami pomarszczonemi od wiatru i deszczu, z chyrami na oczy spadającemi, o ciężkich, od pracy obwisłych rękach, przygarbieni.
Stoopy peasants stood with their mouths wrinkled from the wind and rain, with tangled hair falling over their eyes, with heavy hands drooping from work, hunched over.
Practice tips
- Practice chyra out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Polish word is for intermediate-level learners.