No. 13,587 in Polish
piętno
"Piętno" means "stigma" or "mark (symbolizing disgrace or distinction)."
In a sentence
Piętno niepowodzenia często pozostawia trwały ślad w psychice człowieka.
The stigma of failure often leaves a lasting mark on a person's psyche.
In this sentence, "piętno" refers to a metaphorical mark or stigma, representing a negative perception or consequence.
W baśniach piętno zła często jest widoczne na twarzy czarownicy.
In fairy tales, the mark of evil is often visible on the witch's face.
Here, "piętno" is used metaphorically to describe a characteristic or sign indicating some nature or association.
Gest tej osoby zdjął piętno winy z niewinnego.
The gesture of this person removed the stigma of guilt from the innocent.
In this case, "piętno" symbolizes a burden or an imposed attribute such as guilt, which can be metaphorically removed.
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