Żebraczka

Żebraczka is a Polish word that translates directly to "female beggar" or "female mendicant." It refers specifically to a woman who engages in begging for alms or charity, typically due to poverty or disability. The word carries the same connotations as its English equivalent, implying a state of destitution and reliance on the generosity of others for survival. Historically and culturally, the figure of the żebraczka has often been associated with religious orders, pilgrimage, or societal outcasts. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is desperately seeking something from another person, often involving pleading or supplication. The male equivalent of the word is "żebrak."