No. 12,206 in Polish
małpy
"Małpy" means "monkeys" in English.
In a sentence
Małpy skaczą z drzewa na drzewo w zoo.
The monkeys jump from tree to tree in the zoo.
The word "małpy" is used here as a plural noun, referring to monkeys in a general context.
Ta książka opowiada o małpach żyjących w dżungli.
This book talks about monkeys living in the jungle.
The word "małpy" is used in this sentence to denote monkeys in a context involving their natural habitat and life.
Tomek nazywa swoje przyjaciółki „małpy” jako żart.
Tomek calls his girlfriends "monkeys" as a joke.
Here, "małpy" is used as a humorous or informal label in a context of personal interaction, showing a playful usage of the word.
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