No. 17,864 in Polish
ławica
"Ławica" means "shoal" (a large group of fish) or "sandbank."
In a sentence
Ławica ryb przepłynęła obok łodzi.
A school of fish swam past the boat.
In this sentence, 'ławica' describes a group or school of fish, commonly used in discussions about aquatic life.
Na plaży rozciągała się ławica jasnego piasku.
A stretch of light-colored sand spread out on the beach.
Here, 'ławica' refers to an expanse or a sizable area, highlighting its metaphorical usage to convey abundance or vastness.
Migracje ławic są istotne dla ekosystemów oceanicznych.
The migrations of schools are vital for oceanic ecosystems.
In this example, 'ławica' again denotes schools of fish, emphasizing its ecological importance in marine contexts.
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