No. 7,457 in Polish
kopalnia
Mine (a place where minerals are extracted).
In a sentence
Kopalnia węgla znajduje się na obrzeżach miasta.
The coal mine is located at the outskirts of the city.
In this sentence, 'kopalnia' is used to refer to a physical location where minerals, specifically coal, are extracted.
Ta książka to prawdziwa kopalnia wiedzy.
This book is a real treasure trove of knowledge.
Here, 'kopalnia' is used metaphorically to signify a source of abundant and valuable information.
Pracownik kopalni wrócił do domu po długim dniu pracy.
The miner returned home after a long day of work.
In this sentence, 'kopalnia' is associated with its traditional meaning as a workplace for miners extracting resources underground.
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