No. 13,553 in Polish
pilny
"Pilny" in English means "diligent" or "urgent," depending on context.
In a sentence
Jestem pilnym uczniem.
I am a diligent student.
Here, 'pilny' is used to describe someone who is diligent, thorough, and industrious in behavior.
To jest pilna sprawa.
This is an urgent matter.
In this context, 'pilny' conveys the sense of urgency referring to the matter discussed.
On dostał pilne wezwanie do biura.
He received an urgent summons to the office.
Here, 'pilne' (the neuter gender form of 'pilny') is used to underline the urgent nature of the summons received.
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