No. 492 in Polish
świątek
A small religious figure or figurine, often of a saint, typically made of wood and associated with folk art.
In a sentence
Mieszkamy w małej wiosce, gdzie każda rodzina ma swojego ulubionego świątka.
We live in a small village where each family has their favorite small shrine.
'świątek' refers to a small religious statue, often placed in Polish households or small outdoor shrines.
Świątek poświęcony Matce Boskiej stał zawsze na wzgórzu.
A small shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary always stood on the hill.
'świątek' signifies a religious figure or bower, often handcrafted, symbolizing local or familial reverence.
Mój dziadek zajmuje się wyrabianiem świątków z drewna.
My grandfather crafts small religious figures from wood.
Here, 'świątek' represents artisanal and cultural expressions associated with Polish folk.
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