No. 4,169 in Polish
chlebem
"Chlebem" is the instrumental case of "chleb," meaning "with bread" in English.
In a sentence
Dzielimy się chlebem w dzień świąteczny.
We share bread on the holiday.
The word 'chlebem' is the instrumental case of 'chleb' (bread), showing means or accompaniment (sharing the bread).
Karmię ptaki chlebem w parku.
I feed the birds with bread in the park.
Here 'chlebem' is used as an instrument for feeding the birds, indicating the material used in the action.
Mój dziadek zawsze mówił o pracy chlebem powszednim.
My grandfather always spoke about work as daily bread.
'Chlebem' metaphorically refers to livelihood in this context, showing its figurative usage.
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