No. 10,150 in Polish
boja
"Boja" in Polish means "buoy" in English.
In a sentence
Boja wskazuje bezpieczny szlak dla żeglarzy.
The buoy indicates a safe route for sailors.
In this context, 'boja' means a floating device used to mark a location or a safe passage in the water.
On ma boja, gdy widzi ciemną wodę.
He feels dread when he sees dark water.
Here, 'boja' refers to fear or trepidation, used colloquially.
Zmieniono kolor boji na bardziej widoczny.
The color of the buoy was changed to make it more visible.
Again, 'boja' is used as it refers to a floating device, emphasizing its function or appearance.
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