No. 6,476 in Polish
cichy
Quiet.
In a sentence
Cichy pokój sprzyja koncentracji.
A quiet room fosters concentration.
Here, 'cichy' is used as an adjective to describe something that has minimal noise level, i.e., 'a quiet room'.
Jest bardzo cichy, rzadko się odzywa.
He is very quiet, rarely speaks.
In this context, 'cichy' describes a person's characteristic of being silent or reserved, denoting their tendency to speak less.
Cichy szum fal był jedynym dźwiękiem.
The quiet rustle of the waves was the only sound.
This usage of 'cichy' emphasizes the low and subtle audibility of the sound, enhancing the description of a serene setting.
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