No. 4,266 in Polish
duchu
The Polish word "duchu" means "spirit" or "soul" (in the genitive or locative case).
In a sentence
Zawsze pamiętaj o duchu solidarności.
Always remember the spirit of solidarity.
Here, 'duchu' functions in the locative case of the noun 'duch', meaning 'spirit' or 'esprit', indicating the manner or quality (in the spirit of solidarity).
W starym zamku można poczuć obecność duchu.
In the old castle, one can feel the presence of a spirit.
In this sentence, 'duchu' again is the locative case of 'duch', here referring to a spirit or ghost, often associated with folklore or legends.
Modlitwa była w duchu wiary i nadziei.
The prayer was in the spirit of faith and hope.
Here, 'duchu' remains in the locative case but is used metaphorically to describe an approach or attitude toward faith and hope.
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