No. 13,417 in Polish
paliwem
"Fuel."
In a sentence
Pociąg zasilany jest paliwem w formie oleju napędowego.
The train is powered by fuel in the form of diesel oil.
Here, 'paliwem' refers to the substance used to supply energy for the operation of machinery—the diesel fuel powering the train.
To danie stało się paliwem dla mojej kreatywności kulinarnej.
This dish became fuel for my culinary creativity.
In this figurative expression, 'paliwem' represents a source of inspiration or motivation—igniting one's creative process.
Efektywność pracy była paliwem dla sukcesu całego zespołu.
Work efficiency was the fuel for the success of the entire team.
Again, in a metaphorical sense, 'paliwem' symbolizes a driving force that contributes to achievement or progress—in this case, the team's success.
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