No. 1,560 in Polish
drogą
The Polish word "drogą" means "by way of," "via," or "through the road/path."
In a sentence
Szliśmy drogą prowadzącą przez las.
We walked along the road leading through the forest.
Here, 'drogą' (road in instrumental case) is used to indicate the path one is taking.
Osiągnęła sukces ciężką drogą.
She achieved success through hard work.
In this instance, 'drogą' metaphorically represents a way or method, specifically through the instrumental case.
Skontaktujemy się drogą elektroniczną.
We will contact you via electronic means.
The word 'drogą' is applied here to denote the means or medium of contact, also rendered in the instrumental case.
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