No. 2,422 in Polish

żyją

"They live."

In a sentence

Ludzie na ziemi żyją w harmonii.
People on Earth live in harmony.
The word 'żyją' (live) indicates the existence or manner of living of people on Earth in this context. It is in the third person plural present tense form of the verb 'żyć'.
Zwierzęta w lasach żyją bezpiecznie.
Animals in forests live safely.
Here 'żyją' (live) is used to express the mode of existence of animals in their natural habitat. It is the present tense plural form of 'żyć'.
Rybacy żyją z połowu ryb.
Fishermen earn their living from fishing.
The verb 'żyją' (live) metaphorically represents the source of livelihood or subsistence in this sentence.

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