No. 17,949 in Polish
świątynia
"Świątynia" means "temple" in English.
In a sentence
Świątynia była pełna wiernych podczas ceremonii.
The temple was full of faithful during the ceremony.
Here, 'świątynia' refers to a physical place of religious worship, emphasizing its use as a noun for a temple.
Budowa nowej świątyni została zakończona w zeszłym roku.
The construction of the new temple was completed last year.
In this context, 'świątynia' represents a newly built structure designated for religious practices, showing its application in a specific physical sense.
Świątynia wiedzy to miejsce, gdzie można się wiele nauczyć.
The temple of knowledge is a place where one can learn a lot.
Here, 'świątynia' is used metaphorically to denote a revered place dedicated to learning, expanding its meaning beyond physical structures to conceptual spaces.
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