No. 12,714 in Polish
niepodleg
The word "niepodleg" is not a standalone word in Polish; it may be a fragment of "niepodległość," which means "independence" in English.
In a sentence
Niepodległość Polski została odzyskana w 1918 roku.
The independence of Poland was regained in 1918.
The word 'niepodległość' means 'independence', derived from 'nie' (not) and 'podlegać' (to be subject to).
Naród niepodległy nie podlega władzy obcej.
An independent nation is not subject to foreign authority.
Here, 'niepodległy' functions as an adjective, meaning 'independent'.
Kiedy Polska była niepodległa, mogła decydować o swoim losie.
When Poland was independent, it could decide its own fate.
In this sentence, 'niepodległa' is used as an adjective describing Poland as 'independent'.
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