uparty

stubborn

Intermediate Adjective
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Pronunciation

/uˈpartɨ/

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Cultural Note

In Polish, 'uparty jak osioł' (stubborn as a donkey) is the standard simile. While stubbornness is a flaw, Poles often use it with grudging admiration — being 'uparty' can also mean determined and persistent, especially in difficult times.

📝 Example Sentences

Jesteś uparty jak osioł!

You are stubborn as a mule!

Jej uparta natura pomogła jej odnieść sukces.

Her stubborn nature helped her succeed.

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
neuter uparte
feminine uparta
masculine uparty
plural_other uparte
plural_masculine_personal uparci

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