No. 3,540 in Polish
animal
The Polish word "animal" translates to "zwierzę" in English, meaning a living organism that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous systems, and able to respond rapidly to stimuli.
In a sentence
Zwierzęta są integralną częścią ekosystemu.
Animals are an integral part of the ecosystem.
In this sentence, 'animal' is used to reference all creatures belonging to the animal kingdom, emphasizing their ecological role.
Moje ulubione zwierzę to jeż, ponieważ jest urocze.
My favorite animal is the hedgehog, because it is cute.
Here, 'animal' is used to describe a specific beloved animal, referring to an individual creature.
Niektóre zachowania ludzi przypominają zwierzęta.
Some human behaviors resemble those of animals.
In this context, 'animals' is used symbolically to compare human behaviors to stereotypical characteristics attributed to animals.
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