No. 11,647 in Polish
klęsce
"Klęsce" is the dative or locative form of "klęska," meaning "disaster" or "defeat."
In a sentence
Musimy przygotować się na wszelką klęskę, która może nas spotkać.
We must prepare for any disaster that may befall us.
Klęskę is used here to refer to 'disaster', specifically in the context of potential adverse events.
Ich drużyna poniosła dotkliwą klęskę w ostatnim meczu.
Their team suffered a severe defeat in the last match.
Klęska is used here to mean 'defeat', particularly in a competitive or sports context.
Rozważania filozoficzne nad klęską człowieka wobec natury są fascynujące.
Philosophical reflections on man's plight against nature are fascinating.
Klęska is associated here with a broader notion of 'plight' or struggle, emphasizing humanity's challenges.
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