No. 7,648 in Polish
life
The Polish word for "life" is "życie," meaning the state of being alive or existing.
In a sentence
Życie jest piękne, kiedy spędzasz je z bliskimi.
Life is beautiful when you spend it with loved ones.
Here, "life" corresponds to the general concept of existence and experience.
Ona poświęciła całe swoje życie pomagając innym.
She devoted her entire life to helping others.
In this context, "life" refers to the entirety of an individual's lifespan and activities.
To wydarzenie zmieniło jego spojrzenie na życie.
This event changed his perspective on life.
Here, "life" refers to the way of living and the emotional and philosophical stance of an individual towards existence.
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