No. 7,341 in Polish
kasandrą
"Kasandrą" is the instrumental form of "Kasandra," the Polish name for Cassandra, a figure from Greek mythology who could foretell the future but was not believed.
In a sentence
Ania została nazwana przez znajomych kasandrą ze względu na jej trafne przewidywania.
Ania was called a Cassandra by her friends due to her accurate predictions.
Here, 'kasandrą' is used metaphorically to describe someone who makes correct predictions about events.
Mimo jej ostrzeżeń, była traktowana przez wszystkich jak kasandra w mitach.
Despite her warnings, she was treated by everyone like Cassandra in myths.
In this context, it refers to the mythological Cassandra, emphasizing that her warnings are ignored.
Jej zachowanie przypominało kasandrę z greckiej tragedii, zawsze czując na sobie ciężar wiedzy.
Her behavior was reminiscent of Cassandra from Greek tragedy, always feeling the burden of knowledge.
Here, 'kasandrą' compares someone's demeanor to the tragic character Cassandra, stressing the emotional impact of foreknowledge.
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