No. 7,975 in Polish
nec
The Polish word "nec" does not exist as a standalone word in standard Polish vocabulary.
In a sentence
Nie lubię kiełbasy, ani szynki, nec steków.
I don't like sausages, nor ham, nor steaks.
In this context, 'nec' is used as a conjunction to add one more item to a list of things the subject doesn't like.
Po obiedzie ona czyta książkę, nec lubi odpoczywać na kanapie.
After dinner, she reads a book, nor does she like relaxing on the couch.
Here, 'nec' is employed to connect an action with another action that is not favored by the subject.
On nie znalazł kluczy, nec portfela.
He did not find his keys, nor his wallet.
In this sentence, 'nec' connects items that were not found, emphasizing the continuation of the negative statement.
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