No. 11,724 in Polish
konfrontacja
"Konfrontacja" in English means "confrontation."
In a sentence
Politycy unikają konfrontacji, aby nie zaostrzyć konfliktu.
Politicians avoid confrontation to prevent escalating the conflict.
In this sentence, 'konfrontacja' is used in the political context, referring to a direct conflict or opposition between parties.
Widok strażaka uratował ją od bezpośredniej konfrontacji z płomieniami.
The sight of the firefighter saved her from a direct confrontation with the flames.
Here, 'konfrontacja' is employed metaphorically, describing a direct encounter with danger or adversity.
Konfrontacja pomysłów może prowadzić do nowych innowacji.
The confrontation of ideas can lead to new innovations.
In this context, 'konfrontacja' illustrates a constructive exchange or comparison of ideas, showcasing a positive aspect of confrontation.
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