No. 10,027 in Polish
baraku
"Baraku" in Polish means "barrack" or "shack," typically referring to a simple or temporary building.
In a sentence
Nieopodal rzeki znajdowały się stare baraki.
Near the river, there were old barracks.
In this sentence, the word 'baraki' refers to simple, temporary shelters often associated with military or workforce camps, demonstrating a plural form.
W czasie wojny żołnierze mieszkali w drewnianym baraku.
During the war, soldiers lived in a wooden barrack.
Here, 'barak' describes a singular makeshift building used for accommodation, showcasing the singular form of the noun.
Nasz dziadek opowiadał nam historie o życiu w baraku podczas młodości.
Our grandfather told us stories about life in a barrack during his youth.
This example shows the singular form 'barak,' representing a shelter used in a different setting, personalizing the context.
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