noc świętojańska

See also: Noc Świętojańska, noc świętojańską, and Noc Świętojańską

Polish

noc świętojańska

Alternative forms

  • Noc Świętojańska

Etymology

Literally, Saint John's night.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /nɔt͡s ɕfjɛn.tɔˈjaɲ.ska/
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  • Rhymes: -aɲska

Proper noun

noc świętojańska f

  1. (Christianity) Saint John's Eve (eve of the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, starting at sunset on 23 June)
  2. (historical) Kupala, Kupala Night (traditional Slavic holiday that was originally celebrated on the shortest night of the year (23–24 of June in Poland), relating to the summer solstice)
    Synonyms: kupalnocka, kupała, noc Kupały, sobótka

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