No. 458 in Polish
ciąży
The Polish word "ciąży" means "weighs" or "is burdensome," and it can also relate to "pregnancy" depending on context.
In a sentence
Ona ciąży od sześciu miesięcy.
She has been pregnant for six months.
In this sentence, 'ciąży' is used in the sense of 'being pregnant,' which is a biological condition.
Obowiązek podjęcia decyzji najbardziej ciąży na mnie.
The responsibility of making the decision weighs on me the most.
Here, 'ciąży' conveys the figurative meaning of 'weighing on someone,' indicating the emotional or moral burden.
Ciąży na nim kara za wcześniejsze przewinienia.
He is burdened with the penalty for previous offenses.
This usage of 'ciąży' refers to a figurative burden associated with consequences or penalties imposed on someone.
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