No. 4,160 in Polish
celi
"Celli" in Polish is the plural form of "cela," meaning "cells" (e.g., prison cells).
In a sentence
Byliśmy w celi więziennej ponad godzinę.
We were in the prison cell for over an hour.
Here, 'celi' is used as the locative singular form of 'cela', meaning 'cell', referring to a physical space, specifically a prison cell.
Pracuję intensywnie, aby osiągnąć swoje cele.
I work intensively to achieve my goals.
In this sentence, although 'celi' does not directly appear, the word 'cele' (plural of 'cel') is used in various forms and denotes 'goals' or 'aims'.
Rozmyślałem długo nad sensem mojego celi.
I pondered for a long time about the meaning of my cell.
This sentence uses 'celi' as a poetic or figurative application of 'cel' in the locative case, denoting meditation or reflection.
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