No. 11,669 in Polish
kolejką
"Kolejką" in English means "by queue" or "by line," often referring to waiting one's turn.
In a sentence
Kupiliśmy bilety i teraz czekamy na przejażdżkę kolejką.
We bought tickets and now we are waiting for a ride on the train.
Here, 'kolejką' refers to a small train-like attraction, often used in amusement parks or tourist spots.
Staliśmy w długiej kolejce, żeby porozmawiać kolejką do znajomego.
We stood in a long queue to have a quick talk with a friend.
In this sentence, 'kolejką' is used figuratively to indicate a sequence or turn, though it's rarely used in this fashion and might seem less common.
Dostałem paczkę kolejką od kuriera.
I received a package via the courier route.
In this context, 'kolejką' could theoretically be interpreted as by train or a delivery system, though this usage would be unconventional.
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