No. 1,204 in Polish
gus
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In a sentence
Mój kot jest nieustraszony, prawdziwy gus domowy.
My cat is fearless, a true domestic spirit.
In this sentence, 'gus' is used metaphorically to describe a character as a spirit or personification in a domestic setting, similar to a home guardian or an essence of homeliness.
Podczas nocy spędzonej w lesie czułem się śledzony przez gusy ciemności.
During a night spent in the forest, I felt followed by spirits of the darkness.
Here, 'gusy' refers poetically to ethereal or mysterious beings, often personified forces or spirits, evocing mythology or folklore.
Stary mędrzec opowiadał o gusach związanych z nadchodzącą zimą.
The old sage told stories about spirits associated with the coming winter.
'Gusy' in this context means mythical spirits or supernatural entities, often aligning with cultural or seasonal narratives within folklore.
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