No. 1,832 in Polish
biorąc
"Taking" or "considering."
In a sentence
Biorąc pod uwagę okoliczności, powinniśmy zmienić plany.
Considering the circumstances, we should change our plans.
The word 'biorąc' here is used as a present participle form of the verb 'brać,' meaning 'taking.' In this context, it indicates paying consideration to a certain aspect while deciding or discussing.
Biorąc coś z półki, zauważyłem ciekawy element dekoracyjny.
Taking something from the shelf, I noticed an interesting decorative item.
In this sentence, 'biorąc' describes an action being performed while simultaneously noticing another detail.
Biorąc pod uwagę to, co powiedziałeś, muszę się z Tobą zgodzić.
Taking into account what you said, I must agree with you.
Here, 'biorąc' is used to mean 'taking into account' or 'considering,' demonstrating its usage in expressing agreement or acknowledgment.
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