No. 11,319 in Polish
huczeć
"To roar, boom, hum, or make a loud noise."
In a sentence
Wiatr huczał przez całą noc w dolinie.
The wind roared all night in the valley.
Here, 'huczał' describes the loud and continuous sound made by the wind, conveying a natural and atmospheric auditory effect.
Impreza u sąsiada huczała aż do rana.
The party at the neighbor's roared until dawn.
In this sentence, 'huczała' is used to illustrate the noisy and lively nature of the event, a metaphorical application of the verb to describe social activity.
Silnik huczał, gdy samochód przyspieszał na autostradzie.
The engine roared as the car accelerated on the highway.
In this context, 'huczał' refers to the sound produced by a vigorous and functioning engine, emphasizing mechanical intensity and speed.
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