No. 6,514 in Polish
country
The Polish word for "country" is "kraj," meaning a nation or state with its own government and territory.
In a sentence
Polska to piękny kraj.
Poland is a beautiful country.
Here, the word 'country' refers to a political and geographic entity, a nation.
Lubię jeździć na wieś, aby odpocząć od miejskiego zgiełku.
I like going to the countryside to get away from the city bustle.
In this sentence, 'country' is used to describe rural areas distinct from urban ones.
Każdy, kto mieszka na stałe w danym kraju, ma swoje obowiązki jako obywatel.
Everyone who resides permanently in a given country has their obligations as a citizen.
Here, 'country' emphasizes the state or region where individuals live and participate as members of a society.
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