No. 2,977 in Polish
oddali
"Oddali" means "they gave back" or "they returned."
In a sentence
Oddali książkę do biblioteki.
They returned the book to the library.
In this sentence, "oddali" is used to indicate the action of returning something, specifically the book, to a particular place, the library.
Oddali się refleksji nad przeszłością.
They devoted themselves to reflection on the past.
Here, "oddali" conveys the act of dedicating oneself to something, in this case, to reflection about the past.
Oddali głosy na najlepszego kandydata.
They cast votes for the best candidate.
In this usage, "oddali" describes the action of casting votes or making a choice, emphasizing the participatory act in decision-making.
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