No. 11,507 in Polish
jeńców
"Jeńców" means "prisoners" or "captives" in English.
In a sentence
Żołnierze nie brali jeńców podczas bitwy.
The soldiers did not take prisoners during the battle.
The word 'jeńców' is used in the context of war, signifying 'prisoners'. It is the plural accusative form of 'jeniec'.
Podczas negocjacji przyjęto zasadę, że nie będzie jeńców.
During negotiations, the principle was adopted that there would be no prisoners.
Here, 'jeńców' metaphorically refers to taking advantage of someone or conceding, in the plural accusative form.
Jeńców traktowano zgodnie z międzynarodowymi konwencjami.
The prisoners were treated in accordance with international conventions.
In this sentence, 'jeńców' again signifies 'prisoners', and is the plural accusative form used in discussing ethical treatment during wartime.
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