No. 7,298 in Polish
kalina
"Kalina" in English means "viburnum," a type of flowering shrub or tree.
In a sentence
Kalina jest pięknym krzewem o czerwonych owocach.
Kalina is a beautiful shrub with red berries.
Here, 'kalina' refers to the botanical name for a type of shrub.
Kalina to także popularne imię dla dziewcząt w Polsce.
Kalina is also a popular name for girls in Poland.
In this sentence, 'Kalina' is used as a proper noun to signify a personal name.
Pieśń ludowa mówi o zielonej kalinie, symbolu piękna i młodości.
The folk song speaks about the green kalina, a symbol of beauty and youth.
Here, 'kalina' is used metaphorically in a cultural context within folklore.
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