No. 18,075 in Polish
życzyli
"Życzyli" means "they wished" in English.
In a sentence
Oni życzyli sobie nawzajem szczęścia.
They wished each other happiness.
In this sentence, 'życzyli' is used in the past tense to express that the action of wishing occurred previously, specifically referring to mutual wishes of happiness among the subjects.
Rodzice życzyli mi powodzenia przed egzaminem.
My parents wished me success before the exam.
Here, 'życzyli' is used to indicate that the parents expressed their wish for success to the speaker, showcasing the act of conveying good wishes.
Niektórzy życzyli sobie, aby spotkanie odbyło się później.
Some wished for the meeting to take place later.
In this sentence, 'życzyli' is employed to show the desire or preference expressed by some individuals for rescheduling the meeting, reflecting a polite or formal way to express wishes or preferences.
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