No. 4,255 in Polish
dowódcą
The Polish word "dowódcą" means "commander" in English.
In a sentence
Dowódcą naszej jednostki wojskowej został kapitan Nowak.
Captain Nowak became the commander of our military unit.
In this sentence, "dowódcą" is used in its nominative form referring to a position of authority in a military setting.
Po awansie, Jan stał się dowódcą zespołu projektowego.
After the promotion, Jan became the leader of the project team.
Here, "dowódcą" denotes a leadership role within a team dynamic, showcasing its application outside of purely military contexts.
Dowódcą ekspedycji wybrano doświadczonego podróżnika.
An experienced traveler was chosen as the leader of the expedition.
In this instance, "dowódcą" highlights someone appointed as the head of an exploration or important project, again emphasizing its versatility.
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