No. 9,845 in Polish
aferę
Scandal.
In a sentence
W gazecie opisano aferę korupcyjną w urzędzie.
The newspaper described a corruption scandal in the office.
Here, 'aferę' (in its accusative form) describes a significant public or political controversy or scandal.
Nie rób afery z tak drobnej sprawy.
Don't make a fuss over such a small matter.
In this context, 'afery' refers to a commotion or unnecessary agitation about something minor.
Podczas afery finansowej wiele osób straciło oszczędności.
During the financial scandal, many people lost their savings.
Here, 'afery' indicates a troubling situation involving financial irregularities or mismanagement.
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