No. 10,453 in Polish
czuwali
"Čuwali" means "they were vigilant" or "they kept watch."
In a sentence
Czuwali całą noc, aby upewnić się, że wszystko jest w porządku.
They kept watch all night to ensure everything was fine.
The verb 'czuwali' here denotes keeping watch or staying awake for a purpose, emphasizing a state of alertness.
Podczas ceremonii czuwali, aby uczcić pamięć zmarłego.
During the ceremony, they kept vigil to honor the deceased's memory.
The verb 'czuwali' here is used to express the act of keeping vigil or staying attentive in a ceremonial context.
Czuwali nad bezpieczeństwem uczestników imprezy.
They watched over the safety of the event participants.
In this context, 'czuwali' conveys overseeing or ensuring the well-being of others, implying custodial responsibility.
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