No. 18,009 in Polish
świnia
"Świnia" means "pig" in English.
In a sentence
Świnia mieszka w chlewie.
The pig lives in a pigsty.
Here, 'świnia' is used in its literal sense to refer to the animal, indicating its habitat.
On zachował się jak świnia, nie pomagając nikomu.
He behaved like a pig, not helping anyone.
In this sentence, 'świnia' is used metaphorically to describe selfish or impolite behavior.
Znalazłem figurkę świni w sklepie z pamiątkami.
I found a pig figurine in the souvenir shop.
Here, 'świnia' refers to an object resembling the animal, used as a decorative item or collectible.
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