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  What it means

  Literally “in the Turkish way.” Specifically refers to sitting cross-legged on the floor. “Sitting Indian style” or “cross-legged.”

  Vocabulary

  • turecki — Turkish

  Grammar note

  Adverbial phrase using 'po' + adjective ending in -u.

  Cultural context

  Refers to historical oriental influences in Poland where sitting on carpets/cushions was associated with Ottoman customs.

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