No. 2,686 in Polish
ciężkie
"Ciężkie" means "heavy" or "difficult" in English.
In a sentence
To była ciężka decyzja.
That was a difficult decision.
The word "ciężka" is used here to describe the difficulty of the decision, emphasizing the mental or emotional weight of the choice.
Te walizki są ciężkie.
These suitcases are heavy.
The word "ciężkie" describes the physical weight of the suitcases, indicating that they carry significant physical mass.
Praca w kopalni to ciężkie warunki.
Working in a mine involves harsh conditions.
Here, "ciężkie" refers to difficult or challenging circumstances, emphasizing the hardship or adversity of the working environment.
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