No. 2,053 in Polish
liczył
"Liczył" means "he counted" or "he calculated."
In a sentence
On liczył swoje pieniądze.
He was counting his money.
In this sentence, 'liczył' denotes the act of counting or tallying something—specifically, money.
Liczył na jej pomoc w trudnej sytuacji.
He was counting on her help in a difficult situation.
Here, 'liczył' means 'counting on' or relying/depending upon someone or something.
Jako dziecko zawsze liczył gwiazdy na niebie.
As a child, he always counted stars in the sky.
This usage of 'liczył' also refers to counting, but in a more imaginative and observational context.
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