No. 432 in Polish
okazja
"Okazja" means "opportunity" or "bargain" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
To była świetna okazja, aby kupić ten aparat w promocyjnej cenie.
It was a great opportunity to buy this camera at a promotional price.
In this sentence, 'okazja' refers to an opportunity, particularly a favorable one to make a purchase.
Ubrania z tej kolekcji teraz są na okazji, więc warto je zobaczyć.
The clothes from this collection are currently on sale, so it's worth checking them out.
Here, 'okazja' is used in the context of a sale or special offer.
Spotkaliśmy się na okazji rodzinnej, jaką było wesele kuzyna.
We met at a family occasion, which was the cousin’s wedding.
In this instance, 'okazja' represents an event or occasion, a specific circumstance like a celebration.
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