No. 1,960 in Polish
ciemności
"Darkness" or "gloom."
In a sentence
W ciemności trudno zobaczyć szczegóły.
In the darkness, it is difficult to see details.
Here, 'ciemności' refers to a physical state or lack of light, illustrating spatial conditions.
Baśnie często przedstawiają walkę światła z ciemnościami.
Fairy tales often depict the fight between light and darkness.
In this sentence, 'ciemności' is used metaphorically to represent evil or negative forces, contrasting with light.
Ciemności nocy skrywały ich sekrety.
The darkness of the night concealed their secrets.
'Ciemności' characterizes the atmosphere and time of night, emphasizing its concealing properties.
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