No. 1,868 in Polish
kuba
The Polish word "kuba" is a proper noun used as a given name (Jacob/James) or refers to the country "Cuba".
In a sentence
Kuba lubi grać w piłkę nożną.
Kuba likes to play soccer.
Here, 'Kuba' is used as a proper noun, specifically a male given name.
Odwiedziłem Kubę w zeszłym roku.
I visited Cuba last year.
In this sentence, 'Kuba' is used as a toponym, the Polish name for the country Cuba.
Kuba, przynieś proszę książkę ze stołu.
Kuba, please bring the book from the table.
Here, 'Kuba' is used as a vocative case to directly address someone named Kuba.
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