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No. 7,755 in Polish

manka

The Polish word "manka" refers to a left-handed person (informally).

In a sentence

  • Zapomniałem pieniędzy w domu, więc teraz jestem na manka.

    I forgot money at home, so now I am short of funds.

    Here, 'manka' refers to the state of being short on something, typically resources or funds.

  • Księgowy zauważył manka w rozliczeniach.

    The accountant noticed a discrepancy in the accounts.

    In this context, 'manka' signifies a deficiency or discrepancy in a financial setting.

  • Muszę się nauczyć, jak zastąpić manka w strukturze tego projektu.

    I need to learn how to compensate for deficiencies in this project's structure.

    Here, 'manka' is used more abstractly to refer to deficiencies or shortcomings in a context that is not financial.

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