No. 17,896 in Polish
łatkę
"Łatkę" means "a patch" in English.
In a sentence
On nosi kurtkę z łatką na łokciu.
He wears a jacket with a patch on the elbow.
"Łatkę" refers to a physical patch or repair applied to the jacket.
Ta firma zyskała łatkę nieuczciwego biznesu.
This company has gained the reputation of being an unethical business.
"Łatkę" is used figuratively, meaning a label or reputation.
Przyczepiono mu łatkę leniwego studenta.
He has been labeled as a lazy student.
"Łatkę" here is also figurative, signifying a stereotype or classification.
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