No. 18,096 in Polish

żądzy

"Żądzy" means "desire" or "lust" in English.

In a sentence

On był przepełniony żądzą zemsty.
He was filled with the desire for revenge.
In this sentence, 'żądzą' (the instrumental form of 'żądza') is used to express a strong emotion or craving, specifically for revenge.
Żądza wiedzy doprowadziła ją do wielkich odkryć.
Her thirst for knowledge led her to great discoveries.
Here, 'żądza' is employed metaphorically to describe a powerful yearning for knowledge or learning.
Nie pozwól, żeby żądza pieniądza zawładnęła twoim życiem.
Don't let the desire for money take over your life.
The use of 'żądza' in this instance refers to a significant, often detrimental longing for wealth or material possessions.

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