najazd

== Polish == === Etymology === Deverbal from najeżdżać. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈna.jast/ Rhymes: -ajast Syllabification: na‧jazd === Noun === najazd m inan (related adjective najazdowy) (military) invasion, raid, assault, encroachment (military action consisting of armed forces of one geopolitical entity entering territory controlled by another such entity, generally with the objective of conquering territory or altering the established government) [with genitive ‘of whom’ and na (+ accusative) ‘on whom/what’] Synonym: inwazja Najazd Szwedów na Polskę w latach 1655–1660 nazywany jest potocznie „potopem szwedzkim”. ― The Swedish invasion of Poland in 1655–1660 is commonly referred to as the “Swedish Deluge.” (colloquial, figurative) invasion, onslaught (unexpected appearance of a large number of people somewhere, which is often negatively perceived by the speaker) [with genitive ‘of whom’ and na (+ accusative) ‘on whom/what’] W tym roku najazd klientów na sklepy w czarny piątek był dużo mniejszy niż w poprzednich latach, ponieważ coraz więcej osób kupuje przez Internet. ― This year, the onslaught of shoppers on Black Friday was much smaller than in previous years as more and more people are buying online. (sports) ride used to gain speed before performing the actual sporting activities Przy najeździe na próg trzeba uważać, żeby nie nadwerężyć kolan. ― When riding the threshold, you need to be careful not to strain your knees. (skiing) inrun (steep portion of the ramp, where skiers gain speed before taking off) Najazd skoczni narciarskiej „Wielka Krokiew” został gruntownie wyremontowany. ― The inrun of the “Wielka Krokiew” ski jumping hill has been extensively renovated. ==== Declension ==== ==== Related terms ==== === Further reading === “najazd”, in Wielki słownik języka polskiego‎[1] (in Polish), Instytut Języka Polskiego PAN “najazd”, in Polish dictionaries at PWN‎[2] (in Polish)