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twig
/twɪɡ/
noun
gałązka
Definition
A small, thin branch of a tree or bush, typically one that has fallen or been broken off.
Examples
Birds often use small twigs to build their nests.
Ptaki często używają małych gałązek do budowy swoich gniazd.
He snapped a dry twig under his foot as he walked through the forest.
Złamał suchą gałązkę pod stopą, idąc przez las.
Collocations
dry twigsmall twigbare twig
verb
skumać
Also
zrozumieć
Definition
(Informal) To understand or realize something, often suddenly.
Examples
It took me a while to twig what he was trying to say.
Zajęło mi chwilę, żeby skumać, co próbował powiedzieć.
She finally twigged that they were planning a surprise party for her.
W końcu zrozumiała, że planują dla niej przyjęcie-niespodziankę.
Synonyms
Collocations
twig ontwig to the truthtwig what's happening
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