No. 12,161 in Polish
maraton
"Maraton" in Polish means "marathon," referring to a long-distance running race or an extended activity requiring significant endurance.
In a sentence
W zeszłym roku uczestniczyłem w maratonie w Krakowie.
Last year, I participated in a marathon in Krakow.
In this sentence, 'maraton' refers to a long-distance running race, illustrating its primary meaning in sports.
Planowaliśmy filmowy maraton, oglądając wszystkie części ulubionego filmu.
We planned a movie marathon, watching all parts of our favorite film.
Here, 'maraton' metaphorically represents a lengthy viewing session, showing how the term is extended to other extensive activities.
Zrobiłam maraton czytania, kończąc dwie książki w jedną noc.
I did a reading marathon, finishing two books in one night.
In this usage, 'maraton' is employed to describe an intense and prolonged activity, emphasizing dedication over a short period.
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