No. 2,119 in Polish
oparciu
The Polish word "oparciu" means "support" or "backrest" (dative or locative case of "oparcie").
In a sentence
Siedziałem w oparciu o kanapę.
I was sitting against the backrest of the couch.
In this sentence, "oparciu" refers to the backrest of the couch, emphasizing the physical support it provides.
Opracowaliśmy projekt w oparciu o najnowsze dane.
We have developed the project based on the latest data.
Here, "oparciu" is used figuratively to indicate the basis or foundation using the expression "w oparciu o," which means "based on."
W oparciu o zasady, podjęliśmy decyzję.
Based on the rules, we made a decision.
This usage shows "oparciu" in a formal context, referring to making a decision with reliance or consideration of rules.
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