No. 11,226 in Polish
grzmią
"Grzmią" means "they thunder" in English.
In a sentence
Grzmią błyskawice i odgłosy burzy.
Lightning and sounds of the storm are thundering.
In this sentence, 'grzmią' is used to describe the sound made by lightning and the storm itself, showcasing its direct connection to natural phenomena.
Po bitwie echo grzmiących wystrzałów wypełniło dolinę.
After the battle, the echo of thundering gunshots filled the valley.
Here, 'grzmią' metaphorically represents the loud and resonant noise of gunshots during the battle, emphasizing intensity and impression.
Demonstranci grzmią przeciwko decyzjom rządu.
The demonstrators are thundering against the government's decisions.
In this usage, 'grzmią' figuratively describes the loud and forceful expression of opposition by the demonstrators, transferring the concept of thunderous to vocal protests.
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