No. 11,577 in Polish
katastrofą
"Katastrofą" means "a catastrophe" or "a disaster" in English.
In a sentence
Ta burza była prawdziwą katastrofą dla naszej miejscowości.
This storm was a true disaster for our community.
The word 'katastrofą' here is used to describe a disastrous event, emphasizing its severe negative impact.
Upadek tej firmy okazał się katastrofą na rynku nieruchomości.
The collapse of this company turned out to be a disaster in the real estate market.
The term 'katastrofą' is employed metaphorically to signify a severe problem in the market caused by the company's failure.
Podjęcie tej decyzji może skończyć się katastrofą dla organizacji.
Making this decision could end in a disaster for the organization.
The use of 'katastrofą' here suggests a potential disastrous outcome that impacts the organization significantly.
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