No. 1,656 in Polish

pacjenta

The Polish word "pacjenta" means "patient" (a person receiving medical care).

In a sentence

Lekarz bada pacjenta.
The doctor examines the patient.
Here, 'pacjenta' is the accusative singular form of 'pacjent', used as the direct object of the verb 'bada'.
Nie widziałem pacjenta w poczekalni.
I did not see the patient in the waiting room.
In this sentence, 'pacjenta' again is in the accusative case as the direct object of the verb 'widzieć', expressing the action directed towards the patient.
Zapytano mnie o pacjenta.
I was asked about the patient.
In this usage, 'pacjenta' is in the accusative case after the preposition 'o', indicating the topic or concern being inquired about.

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