No. 13,490 in Polish
pedały
"Pedały" in Polish can mean "pedals" (e.g., on a bicycle) or is sometimes used as a slang term, but care should be taken as it can also be a pejorative term for gay men in informal contexts.
In a sentence
Pedały w moim rowerze są zużyte.
The pedals on my bicycle are worn out.
In this sentence, 'pedały' refers to the bicycle pedals, which are parts of the mechanism that provide movement.
Niektórzy ludzie używają słowa 'pedały' jako obraźliwego określenia.
Some people use the word 'pedały' as an offensive term.
In this sentence, 'pedały' is noted as slang, which can be used in a context that is considered offensive towards certain groups of people.
To jakie pedały wybrać zależy od stylu jazdy.
Choosing which pedals to use depends on the style of riding.
Here, 'pedały' again refers to the physical bicycle pedals, emphasizing their variety based on usage.
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