A2
oil
/ɔɪl/
noun
olej
/ˈɔlɛj/· rzeczownikAlso
ropa(f)
Definition
A thick, black liquid obtained from the ground and used as fuel, or a smooth, thick liquid used for cooking or lubrication.
Examples
We need to change the oil in the car.
Musimy wymienić olej w samochodzie.
She cooked the vegetables in olive oil.
Usmażyła warzywa na oliwie z oliwek.
Collocations
olive oilcrude oilengine oil
verb
oliwić
/ˈɔlʲivʲit͡ɕ/· czasownikAlso
naoliwić
Definition
To put oil on something, especially to lubricate or make it smooth.
Examples
He oiled the squeaky door hinges.
Naoliwił skrzypiące zawiasy drzwi.
You should oil the machine regularly.
Powinieneś regularnie oliwić maszynę.
Collocations
oil the gearsoil a machine
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