No. 10,322 in Polish
chowa
"Chowa" means "hides" or "conceals" in English.
In a sentence
Dziecko chowa zabawki do pudełka.
The child puts away toys in the box.
The word 'chowa' here is used to describe the action of putting something away or storing.
Kotek chowa się pod kanapą.
The kitten hides under the sofa.
In this context, 'chowa się' is a reflexive verb meaning that the kitten is hiding itself.
Chłopiec chowa się, grając w chowanego.
The boy hides while playing hide and seek.
Here, 'chowa się' again reflects the action of hiding oneself, often used in games or playful situations.
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