No. 12,020 in Polish
lekarzem
"lekarzem" — "a doctor" (instrumental case in Polish).
In a sentence
Moim marzeniem zawsze było zostać lekarzem.
My dream has always been to become a doctor.
In this sentence, 'lekarzem' is used as an instrumental case form for the noun 'lekarz' (doctor), describing the role or profession someone aspires to acquire.
Rozmawiałem dziś z lekarzem o moim zdrowiu.
I spoke with the doctor today about my health.
Here, 'lekarzem' is also in the instrumental case, used after the verb 'rozmawiać' (to talk/speak) to indicate the person with whom the conversation is held.
Pracował jako lekarzem przez wiele lat.
He worked as a doctor for many years.
This usage of 'lekarzem' showcases its function within the instrumental case, denoting the profession one participates in.
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