Polish Word · Intermediate
ścierń
stubble, what is left on the field after its being mowed down
Pronunciation: /ˈɕt͡ɕɛrɲ/
Meaning
stubble, what is left on the field after its being mowed down
Example
Stok się tu wyrównywał w rozległą płaszczyznę, w zachodzącym słońcu rudniała ścierń; tu i tam rosły kępy drzew — modrzewi i brzóz.
The slope here flattened out into a wide plain; the stubble was turning red in the setting sun; here and there grew clumps of trees — larches and birches.
Practice tips
- Practice ścierń 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.