duch
Duch is a term used in several Slavic languages, notably Polish, Czech, and Slovak, to denote a ghost or spirit—an incorporeal being associated with the soul of a deceased person. In these languages it can also refer to the non-physical essence of a person, culture, or era, as in phrases like the spirit of a people. In religious contexts, the phrase Duch Święty (Polish) or Duch svatý (Czech/Slovak) refers to the Holy Spirit.
Etymology and scope: The word duch is descended from proto-Slavic roots related to breath and life and
Folk beliefs and literature: In traditional belief, a duch can be a restless or deceased soul that
Modern usage: The term is common in everyday speech to refer to spirits or ghosts and is