No. 7,077 in Polish
holiday
The Polish word for "holiday" is "święto," meaning a day of celebration or rest, often religious or national.
In a sentence
Podczas wakacji zawsze odwiedzamy góry.
During the holiday, we always visit the mountains.
Here, 'wakacje' refers to a vacation period or holiday break, typically a school or work holiday.
Święta Bożego Narodzenia są moim ulubionym czasem w roku.
Christmas holidays are my favorite time of the year.
In this sentence, 'święta' is used to indicate a festive holiday, specifically religious or cultural celebrations.
Uważam, że wczasy w tropikach są idealnym sposobem na odpoczynek.
I think holidays in the tropics are an ideal way to relax.
The word 'wczasy' here denotes a holiday trip or vacation in a condensed context, implying leisure travel or resort stays.
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