No. 9,882 in Polish
altanek
"Altanek" is the plural form of "altanka," meaning "garden arbors" or "gazebos" in English.
In a sentence
Wśród drzew znajdowała się malownicza altanka.
Among the trees, there was a picturesque gazebo.
In this sentence, 'altanka' is used to describe a small and decorative shelter often found in gardens or parks.
Trzeba było odnowić starą altankę w ogrodzie.
The old gazebo in the garden needed renovation.
Here, 'altanka' refers specifically to an existing structure in the garden that requires refurbishing.
Dzieci często bawiły się w altance podczas letnich dni.
Children often played in the gazebo during summer days.
In this context, 'altanka' indicates the functional use of the gazebo as a place for activities.
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