No. 4,229 in Polish
doczekają
"Doczekają" means "they will live to see" or "they will wait for."
In a sentence
Doczekają się nagrody za swoją pracę.
They will eventually receive a reward for their work.
This usage shows 'doczekają' as implying anticipation and eventuality for something.
Nie wiadomo, czy doczekają końca koncertu, bo może padać deszcz.
It's uncertain whether they will see the end of the concert, as it may rain.
Here, 'doczekają' conveys the action of experiencing a future moment.
Rodzice mają nadzieję, że ich dzieci doczekają lepszych czasów.
Parents hope that their children will live to see better times.
In this sentence, 'doczekają' is used to express hope and witnessing future circumstances.
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