No. 2,805 in Polish

jakąś

The Polish word "jakąś" means "some" or "a certain" (feminine singular accusative form).

In a sentence

Czy masz jakąś książkę do pożyczenia?
Do you have a book to lend me?
In this sentence, 'jakąś' refers to an indeterminate book, meaning it doesn't specify which book but rather any book the person might have.
Spotkałem się z jakąś kobietą w parku.
I met with some woman in the park.
Here, 'jakąś' describes 'kobietą' (woman) and indicates that this particular woman is not known or specified.
Zrób to w jakąś sensowną godzinę.
Do it at some reasonable hour.
In this instance, 'jakąś' relates to 'sensowną godzinę' (reasonable hour), suggesting an unspecified but reasonable time for the action.

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