Polish Word · Intermediate
drętwota
numbness, lack of feeling
Pronunciation: /drɛnˈtfɔ.ta/
Meaning
numbness, lack of feeling
Example
Biedak milczał dalej. Opanowała go jakaś drętwota, jak później tłumaczył Szwejkowi, spowodowana przestrachem z nagłego przyjścia porucznika.
The poor man was still silent. Some torpidity had overcome him, as he later explained to Szwejk, caused by fright from the sudden arrival of the lieutenant.
Practice tips
- Practice drętwota 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.