No. 10,244 in Polish
błyszczał
"Błyszczał" means "was shining" or "was glittering" in English.
In a sentence
Kiedy wszedł do sali, jego zegarek błyszczał w świetle.
When he entered the room, his watch glittered in the light.
The word "błyszczał" here describes the shining or glittering appearance of the watch in response to the light.
Artysta błyszczał swoim talentem podczas występu.
The artist shone with his talent during the performance.
The usage of "błyszczał" in this sentence metaphorically describes the prominent and impressive display of the artist's talent.
Niebo po burzy błyszczało czystością i spokojem.
The sky after the storm shone with clarity and calmness.
In this context, "błyszczało" is used to illustrate the clean and calm appearance of the post-storm sky, almost as if emitting light.
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