druhna
bridesmaid; maid of honor
Pronunciation
/ˈdruxna/
Cultural Note
The concept of 'druhna' has evolved in Poland. Traditionally, bridesmaids were unmarried young women from the bride's family or village. Modern Polish weddings have increasingly adopted Western bridesmaid customs, including matching dresses and bridal showers ('wieczór panieński').
📝 Example Sentences
Moja najlepsza przyjaciółka była moją druhną.
My best friend was my bridesmaid.
Druhny miały sukienki w kolorze pudrowego różu.
The bridesmaids wore powder pink dresses.
Druhna pomogła pannie młodej się przygotować.
The maid of honor helped the bride get ready.
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