B2
root
/ruːt/
noun
korzeń
/ˈkɔʐɛɲ/· rzeczownikAlso
źródło(n)przyczyna(f)
Definition
The part of a plant that grows underground, or the origin or source of something.
Examples
The tree has deep roots.
Drzewo ma głębokie korzenie.
Lack of communication is often the root of problems.
Brak komunikacji jest często źródłem problemów.
Synonyms
Collocations
tree rootroot causetake root
verb
zakorzenić się
/zakɔˈʐɛɲit͡ɕ ɕɛ/· czasownikAlso
ukorzenić się
Definition
To grow roots, or to establish deeply and firmly.
Examples
The plant rooted quickly in the new soil.
Roślina szybko zakorzeniła się w nowej ziemi.
The tradition has rooted deeply in their culture.
Tradycja głęboko zakorzeniła się w ich kulturze.
Collocations
root forroot outroot around
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