No. 7,005 in Polish
gwiazda
"Gwiazda" means "star" in English.
In a sentence
Gwiazda błyszczy na nocnym niebie.
The star shines in the night sky.
Here, 'gwiazda' is used in its literal meaning to refer to a celestial object visible at night.
Ta aktorka to prawdziwa gwiazda.
This actress is a true star.
In this sentence, 'gwiazda' is applied metaphorically to signify a person who is famous or outstanding in their field.
Podczas koncertu gwiazda wieczoru zaśpiewała piękną piosenkę.
At the concert, the star of the night sang a beautiful song.
Here, 'gwiazda' describes a prominent performer or the main attraction of an event.
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