No. 1,819 in Polish
śmiercią
The Polish word "śmiercią" means "death" (instrumental case).
In a sentence
Jestem zafascynowany książkami o życiu po śmierci.
I am fascinated by books about life after death.
In this sentence, 'śmiercią' is used within the phrase 'życie po śmierci', defining 'death' as an abstract noun related to existence beyond it.
Przestraszyłem się, gdy spotkałem się ze śmiercią w ciemnym zaułku.
I was frightened when I encountered death in a dark alley.
Here, 'śmiercią' metaphorically represents a dangerous situation or personified death.
Od czasu jego śmierci wszystko się zmieniło.
Since his death, everything has changed.
In this context, 'śmiercią' refers specifically to the death of a particular individual, conveying a personal loss.
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