No. 12,559 in Polish
napędzały
"Napędzały" means "they were driving" or "they were propelling."
In a sentence
Napędzały stare maszyny w fabryce.
They powered the old machines in the factory.
In this sentence, "napędzały" is used to describe machines being powered or operated.
Jej pasja i determinacja napędzały całe przedsięwzięcie.
Her passion and determination drove the whole endeavor.
Here, "napędzały" metaphorically signifies motivation or driving force behind an activity or project.
Napędzały mnie opowieści o podróżach.
The stories about travels inspired me.
In this context, "napędzały" is figuratively used to mean inspiration or stimulation towards action.
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