No. 129 in Polish
kolei
The Polish word "kolei" means "railway" or "of the railway" and can also mean "order" or "turn," depending on context.
In a sentence
Teraz jest moja kolej, aby zagrać.
Now it is my turn to play.
Here, 'kolej' refers to a turn or sequence in which someone performs an action.
Koleje losu bywają nieprzewidywalne.
The turns of fate can be unpredictable.
In this sentence, 'koleje' metaphorically refers to the changing conditions or paths in one's life, often surprising or random.
Podróż koleją jest często komfortowa i szybka.
Traveling by train is often comfortable and fast.
Here, 'koleją' is the instrumental form of 'kolej', meaning 'railway' or 'train service', used when discussing transportation by train.
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