No. 6,917 in Polish
ghost
The Polish word for "ghost" is "duch," meaning a spirit or spectral presence.
In a sentence
Widziałem ducha w starym domu.
I saw a ghost in the old house.
Here, 'ducha' refers to an apparition or supernatural entity, commonly known as 'ghost' in English.
Elektroniczny duch w komputerze powoduje problemy.
An electronic ghost in the computer is causing issues.
In this sentence, 'duch' metaphorically describes an unpredictable or untraceable fault in a machine, often referred to as 'ghost' problems in computing.
Duch drużyny był bardzo silny podczas zawodów.
The spirit of the team was very strong during the competition.
Here, 'duch' means 'spirit,' referring to the morale or collective energy of the team.
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