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Polish frequency list

No. 7,472 in Polish

kos

The Polish word "kos" means "blackbird" (a type of bird).

In a sentence

  • Kos śpiewa na drzewie.

    The blackbird sings on the tree.

    Here, 'kos' refers to the bird species 'blackbird'.

  • Dziadek używał kosy do koszenia trawy.

    Grandfather used a scythe to mow the grass.

    In this sentence, 'kosy' is derived from 'kos' to mean 'scythe', which is a farming tool. Here, 'kos' reflects the tool indirectly via its plural form.

  • Kosy mogą oznaczać nie tylko narzędzie, ale też wygląd ornitologiczny.

    Scythes may indicate not just a tool but also an ornithological feature.

    Here, 'kosy' indirectly discusses the scythe while making a metaphorical connection to the concept of appearance, potentially reflecting the blackbird's relevance.

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