No. 4,581 in Polish
lęk
Fear; anxiety.
In a sentence
Mam lęk przed wystąpieniami publicznymi.
I have a fear of public speaking.
Here, 'lęk' is used as a noun indicating an internal feeling of apprehension towards a specific situation.
Jego lęk o przyszłość był zrozumiały.
His anxiety about the future was understandable.
In this sentence, 'lęk' describes a broader, generalized worry or concern about something conceptual.
Przez lęk nie podjął decyzji.
Due to fear, he did not make a decision.
Here, 'lęk' is depicted as an inhibiting factor causing avoidance or indecision.
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