No. 2,488 in Polish
izba
"Izba" means "room" or "chamber" in English.
In a sentence
Izba była pełna gości oczekujących na rozpoczęcie debaty.
The chamber was full of guests waiting for the debate to begin.
In this sentence, 'izba' means 'chamber', referring to a formal or official room used for gatherings or legislative activities.
W wiejskim domku była tylko jedna izba, w której mieszkała cała rodzina.
In the country cottage, there was only one room where the whole family lived.
Here, 'izba' denotes a 'room' in a house, emphasizing a living space.
Zanieśli chorego do izby lekarskiej na konsultację.
They brought the sick person to the medical room for a consultation.
In this usage, 'izba' is part of the term 'izba lekarska', which translates to 'medical room', describing a specialized functional room for medical consultations.
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