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No. 7,283 in Polish

kir

"Kir" in Polish refers to crape, a thin, transparent fabric often associated with mourning.

In a sentence

  • Zasłonięte okno miało gruby kir.

    The covered window had a thick veil.

    In this context, 'kir' means a heavy, opaque veil, typically used for mourning or privacy.

  • W tradycji wiejskiej kir był symbolem żałoby.

    In the rural tradition, the veil was a symbol of mourning.

    Here, 'kir' represents a cultural or symbolic object used to signify mourning.

  • Czarne kiry na pogrzebie okrywały żałobników.

    Black veils at the funeral covered the mourners.

    This usage of 'kir' indicates the physical veils worn by individuals to express sorrow during a funeral.

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