No. 8,101 in Polish
nowaka
"Nowaka" is not a standalone Polish word; it may derive from "Nowak," a common surname, or be a declined form referring to someone named Nowak in certain grammatical contexts.
In a sentence
Spotkałem Nowaka w sklepie.
I met Nowak at the store.
In this sentence, 'Nowaka' is used in the singular accusative form, referring to a male individual with the surname 'Nowak' as the direct object of the verb 'Spotkałem' (I met).
Ewa rozmawia z Nowakiem od godziny.
Ewa has been talking to Nowak for an hour.
Here, 'Nowakiem' is the singular instrumental form of 'Nowak', describing the means or partner of the action 'rozmawia' (talks).
Nie znam Nowaka z pracy.
I do not know Nowak from work.
In this sentence, 'Nowaka' is singular accusative again, indicating the direct object 'Nowak,' showing the person who is not known.
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