No. 1,842 in Polish
ekuz
"Ekuz" is the Polish acronym for the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which allows access to medically necessary state healthcare in the EU/EEA and Switzerland.
In a sentence
Kiedy podróżujesz do Europy, ważne jest, aby mieć kartę EKUZ.
When traveling to Europe, it is important to have the EHIC card.
In this sentence, 'EKUZ' refers to the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), emphasizing its importance for travelers.
Czy wiesz, jak można złożyć wniosek o wydanie EKUZ?
Do you know how to apply for the issuance of the EHIC?
Here, 'EKUZ' is used to specify the document one can apply for, focusing on the process of obtaining it.
EKUZ zapewnia dostęp do opieki zdrowotnej w innych krajach UE.
The EHIC provides access to healthcare in other EU countries.
In this usage, 'EKUZ' is mentioned to outline its purpose and function as a card that grants healthcare access.
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