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No. 11,088 in Polish

gapiów

"Gapiów" refers to "onlookers" or "bystanders," especially curious ones watching an event.

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  • Gapiów zebrało się wokół miejsca wypadku, obserwując z daleka.

    Onlookers gathered around the scene of the accident, observing from a distance.

    In this sentence, 'gapiów' refers to the onlookers or bystanders who are observing an event without actively participating.

  • Podczas koncertu artysty gapiów nie brakowało, wszyscy czekali na rozpoczęcie występu.

    During the artist's concert, there was no shortage of onlookers, everyone was waiting for the performance to begin.

    Here, 'gapiów' is used to denote people who are present and watching the event take place, likely showing interest or curiosity.

  • Sprzedawca na targu czekał na klientów, choć przy jego stoisku zatrzymali się tylko gapiów.

    The vendor at the market was waiting for customers, although only onlookers stopped by his stall.

    In this context, 'gapiów' indicates individuals who are observing but not engaging, such as not purchasing anything but merely looking at what the vendor has.

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