jak

Meanings

• noun

  A Jak is a type of wooden sled used in Poland, especially in the mountains. It has runners made of ash wood and is traditionally used for sledding during the winter.

  - "During our winter vacation, we went sledding on jakis."
  - "The children were excited to ride on their jakis down the snowy hill."

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Variants

List of all variants of jak that leads to same result
any man Jack , every man Jack , jack , jacks , Jack , Jacks , jacked , jacker , jackers , jacking , Jack-a-Lent , Jack-a-Lents , jack bean , jack beans , jack cheese , jack cheeses , jack crevalle , jack crevalles , Jack Frost , Jack Frosts , jack in , jacked in , jacking in , jacks in , jack-in-the-box , jack-in-the-boxes , jacks-in-the-box , jack-in-the-pulpit , jack-in-the-pulpits , jacks-in-the-pulpit

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Etymology

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The origin of the word jak is believed to come from the Old Polish word jaga, which means 'to ride on a sled'.

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Trivia

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1. The Jak was also used in ancient Poland as a military weapon, where it was used to transport soldiers and supplies across difficult terrain.

2. The longest recorded Jak race took place in 1985 in Zakopane, Poland, with a total length of 10 kilometers.

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Related Concepts

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1. sled: A Jak is a type of sled commonly used in Poland.

2. winter sports: Riding on jakis is a popular winter sport in Poland.

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Culture

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In Polish culture, riding on jakis is a popular winter activity, especially in mountainous regions. It is also a symbol of childhood fun and nostalgia.

How to Memorize "jak"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a jak, imagine a long, narrow sled made of wooden runners. See it being pulled up a snowy hill by children, and then imagine the excitement as they slide down the hill on it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word jak with winter, snow, and sledding. Think of the sound of children laughing as they ride on their jakis.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the word jak, think of the 'j' sound as representing the 'j' in jak, and the 'ak' sound as representing the sled.

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