brak

Meaning

Noun

1. lack (non-existence of something)
2. defect (fault or malfunction)
3. faulty product (defective item that is the result of creation)
4. (obsolete) choice; selection

Verb

there is/are no; to be wanting

Pronounced as (IPA)

/brak/

Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish brak.

Sentences

" Innym razem pan Leon wyrzucał nam brak ducha poświęcenia."

“At other times, Mr. Leon reproached us for lacking the spirit of sacrifice.”

Wreszcie konduktorzy zauważyli brak jednego z kolegów.

Finally, the conductors noticed the lack of one of their colleagues.

" Uśmiech ten dość szeroki odsłonił brak kilku zębów ."

"This smile, quite broad, revealed the absence of several teeth."

Nie brak — potwierdził jednoręki , posłusznie biegnąc wzrokiem za dłonią Podlasiaka.

There is no shortage of them, "the one-armed man confirmed, obediently running his gaze behind Podlasiak's hand.