No. 7,277 in Polish
język
"Język" means "language" or "tongue" in English.
In a sentence
Mówię płynnie w języku angielskim.
I speak English fluently.
In this sentence, 'język' refers to a 'language', specifically English, as a medium of communication.
Odgryzłem sobie kawałek języka.
I bit off a piece of my tongue.
Here, 'język' is used to mean 'tongue', the organ in the mouth involved in speaking and tasting.
Język sztuki potrafi wyrazić to, co słowa nie mogą.
The language of art can express what words cannot.
In this context, 'język' is metaphorically used to refer to a 'language' or system of expression, such as artistic expression.
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