No. 8,359 in Polish
piast
A "piast" refers to a member of the first ruling dynasty of Poland or a caretaker/guardian in historical context.
In a sentence
Piast był legendarnym protoplastą dynastii piastowskiej.
Piast was the legendary founder of the Piast dynasty.
In this sentence, 'Piast' is used as a proper noun referring to a historical figure who is foundational to a royal Polish dynasty.
Jako piast grona rodzinnego, zawsze dbam o dobro moich bliskich.
As the steward of the family circle, I always care for the well-being of my relatives.
Here, 'piast' is used figuratively to refer to someone who oversees and takes care of familial matters.
Często wspomina się o Piastach, a dokładniej o ich wkładzie w historię Polski.
The Piasts, specifically their contribution to Polish history, are often mentioned.
In this context, 'Piasts' refers to the members of the historical Piast dynasty, illustrating the term's usage in a plural form.
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