No. 7,598 in Polish
lam
The Polish word "łam" means "break" or "snap" (often in the sense of cracking or breaking).
In a sentence
Łamię ołówek, bo jest za długi.
I am breaking the pencil because it is too long.
The word 'Łamię' here is the verb for 'breaking' in the first person singular present tense, showcasing its use as a physical action.
Zawsze łam się przy podejmowaniu decyzji.
You always overthink when making decisions.
In this sentence, 'łamać się' is used figuratively to refer to hesitating or overthinking, showcasing a metaphorical usage.
Łamałem zasady, żeby pomóc innym.
I broke the rules to help others.
Here, 'łamałem' represents breaking rules, and is used in the past tense first person singular to describe an action that defies constraints or norms.
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