No. 18,089 in Polish
żyłą
The Polish word "żyłą" is the instrumental singular form of "żyła," which means "vein" (a blood vessel) in English.
In a sentence
Kowalski został odkrywcą złotej żyły.
Kowalski became the discoverer of a gold vein.
In this sentence, 'żyła' refers to a vein in a geological sense, specifically a rich deposit of gold found in rocks.
Sportowiec ma niezwykłą żyłą talentu.
The athlete has an incredible vein of talent.
Here, 'żyła' is used metaphorically to describe a strong, innate streak or source of talent within the person.
Sylwia poczuła żyłą krwi pulsującą pod skórą.
Sylwia felt the vein of blood pulsating under her skin.
In this sentence, 'żyła' is used in a physiological context, referring to an actual blood vein in the human body.
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