No. 17,973 in Polish
śmiechem
The Polish word "śmiechem" means "with laughter" in English.
In a sentence
Dziecko zareagowało śmiechem na zabawną grę.
The child reacted with laughter to the funny game.
The word 'śmiechem' is used here as an instrumental case form of 'śmiech,' indicating the means ('with laughter') by which the reaction occurred.
Rozpoczął przemowę śmiechem, zaskakując słuchaczy.
He started the speech with laughter, surprising the audience.
Here, 'śmiechem' is again in the instrumental case, showing the means used to start the speech.
Śmiechem próbował ukryć swoje zakłopotanie.
He tried to hide his embarrassment with laughter.
In this case, 'śmiechem' demonstrates the manner in which he attempted to conceal his embarrassement, functioning in the instrumental case.
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