dawnych

In a sentence

• W muzeum poznaliśmy historie dawnej Polski.

  At the museum, we learned about the history of former Poland.

  Here, 'dawnej' is used to describe the past or historical context of Poland.

• Spotkałem dawnego kolegę na ulicy.

  I met an old friend on the street.

  Here, 'dawnego' refers to someone who was a friend in the past.

• To zdjęcie przypomina mi dawne czasy w szkole.

  This photo reminds me of the old times at school.

  Here, 'dawne' is used to denote times or eras that were earlier or past.