No. 4,503 in Polish
kontem
"Kontem" is not a Polish word. It might be a misspelling or slang.
In a sentence
Patrząc kątem oka, zauważyłem ruch poza cichym drzwiami.
Looking from the corner of my eye, I noticed movement beyond the silent door.
In this sentence, 'kątem' highlights a peripheral angle view, implying observation without direct focus.
Usiadł przy stoliku z bagażem przy kątem ściany.
He sat by the table with his luggage near the corner of the wall.
Here, 'kątem' refers to a physical angle or corner in relation to the environment.
Żyjąc kątem u rodziny, próbował oszczędzać na własne mieszkanie.
Living on the side with family, he tried to save for his own apartment.
In this case, 'kątem' metaphorically indicates living in a partial dependency or temporary arrangement.
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