No. 10,023 in Polish
bandy
"Bandy" in Polish means "boards" or "barriers," often referring to protective walls or fencing in sports or constructions.
In a sentence
Bandy zebrały się w opuszczonym domu na obrzeżach miasta.
The gangs gathered in an abandoned house on the outskirts of the city.
In this sentence, 'bandy' is used to mean 'gangs' or groups of individuals, commonly with a negative connotation.
Graliśmy w bandy na zamarzniętym jeziorze.
We played bandy on the frozen lake.
Here, 'bandy' refers to a winter sport similar to ice hockey, played on ice.
Nie przepadam za tego typu bandyckimi zachowaniami.
I don't appreciate this type of bandit-like behavior.
In this usage, 'bandyckimi' (derived from 'bandy') describes behaviors associated with bandits, emphasizing unlawfulness or aggressiveness.
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