No. 11,896 in Polish
kręcono
"Kręcono" means "was being filmed" or "was being spun," depending on context.
In a sentence
W latach 90., w Polsce, kręcono wiele znakomitych filmów.
In the 1990s, in Poland, many remarkable films were filmed.
In this sentence, 'kręcono' is used in an impersonal past form and refers to the act of filming or creating films, suggesting that the action was performed by unspecified individuals or entities.
Kręcono się po kuchni, szukając czegoś do zjedzenia.
They were wandering around the kitchen, looking for something to eat.
Here, 'kręcono się' indicates a reflexive motion, implying movements without a clear direction or purpose.
Kręcono nim do dokręcenia śrubek.
It was used to tighten the screws.
In this context, 'kręcono nim' refers to the act of rotating or turning, specifically an object (like a tool) to achieve a result or purpose.
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