C1
shiver
/ˈʃɪvə/
verb
drżeć
Also
dygotaćtrząść się
Definition
To shake slightly and uncontrollably, usually because of cold, fear, or excitement.
Examples
She shivered as the cold wind blew through the open window.
Drżała, gdy zimny wiatr wiał przez otwarte okno.
He shivered with fear when he heard the strange noise.
Zadygotał ze strachu, gdy usłyszał dziwny hałas.
Collocations
shiver with coldshiver with fearsend shivers down one's spine
noun
dreszcz
Also
drżenie(n)
Definition
A brief trembling or shaking movement of the body.
Examples
A shiver ran down her spine when she saw the ghost.
Dreszcz przeszedł jej po plecach, gdy zobaczyła ducha.
He felt a shiver of excitement before the performance.
Poczuł dreszcz ekscytacji przed występem.
Collocations
a shiver of feara shiver ran downcold shivers
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