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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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