No. 12,410 in Polish
męczennika
"Martyr."
In a sentence
Ta książka opowiada historię znanego męczennika.
This book tells the story of a famous martyr.
The term 'męczennika' is used to describe someone who suffered persecution for their beliefs.
Nie zachowuj się jak męczennika, bo nikt cię nie zmusza do tego.
Don't act like a martyr, because no one is forcing you to do this.
Here, 'męczennika' is used figuratively to refer to someone who unnecessarily adopts a pose of suffering.
Pomnik męczennika ozdobił centrum miasta.
The monument of a martyr adorned the city center.
In this sentence, 'męczennika' is used in a formal historical or commemorative context.
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