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pechowa trzynastka

English translation: unlucky thirteen

16:57 Jun 4, 2008
Polish to English translations [Non-PRO]
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Polish term or phrase: pechowa trzynastka
it might have to do with friday, 13, but i have no idea whether it is a movie, or what pechowa trzynastka means at all.
can somebody tell me?
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English translation:unlucky thirteen
Explanation:
number 13 is considered to be unlucky
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Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison
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Local time: 14:26
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4 +5unlucky thirteen
Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison
5baker's dozen/devil's dosen
George Freeman


  

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unlucky thirteen


Explanation:
number 13 is considered to be unlucky

Joanna Wachowiak-Finlaison
United States
Local time: 14:26
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PolishPolish
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9 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
baker's dozen/devil's dosen


Explanation:
baker's dozen
thirteen- Etymology: from the bakers' former practice of giving thirteen rolls where twelve were requested, to protect themselves against accusations of giving light weight
Collins dictionary

George Freeman
Local time: 20:26
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Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian
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