Polish Word · Intermediate
szłyk
rib of a leaf
Pronunciation: [ˈʂwɘk]
Meaning
rib of a leaf
Example
Chrabąszcze tak objadły liście, że tylko zostały szłyki.
The May bugs ate the leaves such that only the ribs were left.
Practice tips
- Practice szłyk 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.