No. 13,510 in Polish

pewniaki

"Pewniaki" refers to things or people that are certain, guaranteed, or sure bets.

In a sentence

Znam kilka pewniaków na jutrzejszy egzamin.
I know a few sure things for tomorrow's exam.
Here, 'pewniaków' refers to exam questions or topics deemed certain to appear on the test.
Ten film to prawdziwy pewniak na wieczór.
This movie is a true sure choice for the evening.
In this instance, 'pewniak' refers to a movie that is a certain great choice for entertainment.
Zakład na tego konia to był pewniak w wyścigu.
Betting on this horse was a sure thing in the race.
Here, 'pewniak' is used to describe a horse seen as a certain winner in a race.

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