shoulder

/ˈʃəʊldə/

noun

ramię

/ˈramʲɛ/· rzeczownik

Also

bark(m)

Definition

The part of the body between the neck and the arm, or the part of a road next to the main traffic lanes.

Examples

He carried his bag on his shoulder.

Niósł torbę na ramieniu.

She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.

Poklepała go po ramieniu, żeby zwrócić jego uwagę.

Pull over to the shoulder if you have a flat tire.

Zjedź na pobocze, jeśli masz flaka.

Collocations

cold shouldershoulder bagshoulder to cry on

verb

wziąć na siebie

/ˈvʑɔnt͡ɕ na ˈɕɛbʲɛ/· czasownik

Also

przepychać się

Definition

To push something with your shoulder, or to accept a difficult responsibility or burden.

Examples

He had to shoulder the blame for the mistake.

Musiał wziąć na siebie winę za błąd.

She shouldered her way through the crowded market.

Przepychała się przez zatłoczony rynek.

Synonyms

beartake on

Collocations

shoulder the burdenshoulder the responsibility

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