Polish Word · Intermediate
heteryk
hetero (heterosexual person)
Pronunciation: /xɛˈtɛ.rɘk/
Meaning
hetero (heterosexual person)
Example
W pracy chlopacy mowia cos o dziewczynach itd[.] i mam wybor[:] albo udawac heteryka, albo nic nie mowic, albo powiedziec komus[,] ze jestem gejem.
Boys at work say something about girlfriends etc. And I have a choice: either pretend to be a hetero; or not say anything; or to tell someone, that I'm gay.
Practice tips
- Practice heteryk 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.