No. 4,430 in Polish

jedynka

"Jedynka" means "number one," "grade one (in school, often a failing grade)," or "channel one (on TV/radio)."

In a sentence

Mam jedynkę z matematyki.
I have a one in mathematics.
In this sentence, 'jedynka' refers to the grade 'one,' which in the Polish education system often indicates the lowest or failing grade.
Zęby mojego dziecka zaczynają rosnąć od jedynki.
My child's teeth start growing from the first tooth.
Here, 'jedynka' is used as a colloquial term for the first (front) tooth, indicating its position or order.
Oglądam dzisiaj film na Pierwszym, czyli Jedynce.
I'm watching a movie today on Channel One, also known as 'Jedynka.'
In this context, 'Jedynka' is a nickname for the first television channel in Poland, commonly used among viewers.

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