No. 14,730 in Polish
pęka
"Pęka" means "cracks" or "breaks" in English.
In a sentence
Szkło pęka pod naciskiem.
The glass cracks under pressure.
Here, "pęka" describes the action of "cracking" or "breaking" under physical pressure.
Serce pęka z żalu.
The heart breaks with grief.
In this context, "pęka" is used metaphorically to express emotional pain or sorrow.
Balon pęka, kiedy go nadmucha się za bardzo.
A balloon bursts when it is overinflated.
Here, "pęka" refers to the act of bursting, describing a rapid and forceful breaking due to internal pressure.
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