No. 13,589 in Polish
pięści
"Pięści" means "fists" in English.
In a sentence
Chłopiec zaciskał pięści w gniewie.
The boy clenched his fists in anger.
Here, 'pięści' is used to describe fists as clenched hands, indicating an emotional state (anger).
Musisz mieć silne pięści, aby zostać bokserem.
You need to have strong fists to become a boxer.
In this context, 'pięści' refers to the physical hands used in boxing, emphasizing strength and capability.
Podczas bójki złodziej dostał pięścią od przechodnia.
During the scuffle, the thief got hit with a fist by a passerby.
Here 'pięścią' (instrumental case of 'pięść') is used to describe the act of hitting with a fist, focusing on the action performed.
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