No. 2,420 in Polish
świąt
"Świąt" means "holidays" or "festivities" in English, typically in the context of Christmas or other celebrations.
In a sentence
W czasie świąt, zawsze dekorujemy nasz dom lampkami.
During the holidays, we always decorate our house with lights.
In this sentence, "świąt" refers specifically to holiday periods, commonly associated with cultural or religious celebrations.
Lubię atmosferę świąt Bożego Narodzenia.
I enjoy the atmosphere of Christmas holidays.
Here, "świąt" is used as the genitive plural form of "święto," indicating a specific type of holidays, particularly referring to Christmas.
Podczas świąt ludzie często spotykają się z rodziną.
During the holidays, people often meet with their families.
In this context, "świąt" denotes the time around holidays as a period typical for family gatherings and socializing.
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