No. 11,081 in Polish

gala

A ceremonial or festive event.

In a sentence

Wczoraj uczestniczyłem w gali wręczenia nagród.
Yesterday, I attended an award ceremony gala.
In this sentence, "gala" refers to a formal event, specifically an award-organizing event.
Suknia na galę była naprawdę elegancka.
The dress for the gala was truly elegant.
Here, "gala" indicates the type of event to which the elegant attire is suitable.
Ta uroczystość jest bardziej przeznaczona jako okazja towarzyska niż gala.
This celebration is more intended as a social occasion than a gala.
In this context, "gala" is used to compare and contrast types of events, emphasizing its formal nature.

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