No. 4,611 in Polish
miecz
Sword.
In a sentence
Rycerz dzierży miecz, przygotowując się do walki.
The knight wields the sword, preparing for battle.
In this sentence, 'miecz' is used as a singular noun referring to a physical sword, showcasing its literal usage in medieval context.
Książęta dyskutowali o mieczu, który był symbolem ich władzy.
The princes discussed the sword that was a symbol of their power.
Here, 'miecz' is symbolically representing authority and rulership, indicating the broader metaphorical usage of the noun.
Przysłowie mówi, że kto mieczem wojuje, od miecza ginie.
The proverb says, 'He who lives by the sword dies by the sword.'
In this case, 'miecz' is part of a proverb and conveys an abstract idea related to the consequences of one's actions.
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