świętej pamięci

Polish

Etymology

Literally “of holy memory” (in the genitive case).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈɕfʲɛn.tɛj paˈmʲɛɲ.t͡ɕi/

Adjective

świętej pamięci (not comparable, abbreviation śp.)

(euphemistic) late, sainted, of blessed memory

Usage notes

Usually denotes that the deceased was of Christian faith.

Further reading

świętej-pamięci in Polish dictionaries at PWN

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