No. 11,010 in Polish

filar

The Polish word "filar" means "pillar" in English.

In a sentence

Filar tej konstrukcji jest wykonany z mocnego betonu.
The pillar of this structure is made of strong concrete.
The noun 'filar' is used here to mean a supporting column or a physical structure element that holds or supports a building.
Edukacja jest filarem naszego społeczeństwa.
Education is the pillar of our society.
The word 'filar' is used metaphorically in this sentence to signify an essential supporting aspect or foundation of a social component.
On zawsze był filarem naszej grupy, pomagając wszystkim w trudnych chwilach.
He has always been the pillar of our group, helping everyone in difficult moments.
The term 'filar' represents here a person who is central, supportive, and vital to the functioning and welfare of a group or community.

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