No. 10,102 in Polish
bieleją
"Bieleją" means "they whiten" or "become white."
In a sentence
Na horyzoncie bieleją żagle.
On the horizon, the sails whiten.
Here, 'bieleją' is used as a verb in the present tense, meaning 'to whiten' or 'to become white.' It describes the visual appearance of sails at a distance.
Obłoki bieleją na niebie, gdy nadchodzi świt.
The clouds whiten in the sky as dawn approaches.
In this sentence, 'bieleją' describes the gradual change in color of the clouds, typically observed during early morning when the light changes.
Bielejące drzewa pokryte są śniegiem.
The whitening trees are covered in snow.
Here, 'bielejące' is used as an adjective derived from the verb 'bieleją,' implying an ongoing state of becoming white as a result of snow.
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