No. 1,053 in Polish
chwile
"Chwile" in Polish means "moments" or "a while" in English.
In a sentence
Potrzebuję chwili spokoju, aby się skoncentrować.
I need a moment of peace to concentrate.
Here, 'chwile' (in singular form 'chwila') is used to denote a short, undefined period of time, expressing a need for a brief moment of tranquility.
Spotkaliśmy się na chwile przed wyjściem.
We met for a brief moment before leaving.
In this sentence, 'chwile' is used to communicate a short duration of an encounter, emphasizing its brevity.
Te chwile, które spędziliśmy razem, były wspaniałe.
Those moments we spent together were wonderful.
Here, 'chwile' is employed in its plural form to refer to specific, memorable short periods that are cherished.
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