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No. 8,397 in Polish

plotkiem

"Plotkiem" means "through/over the fence" or can refer to "gossip" as an instrumental case of "plotka" depending on context.

In a sentence

  • Szliśmy powoli, rozmawiając o różnych plotkach.

    We walked slowly, discussing various rumors.

    Here, 'plotkach' (in a different case form 'plotkiem') means 'rumors'.

  • Zgadłem, że najlepiej przejdziemy przez podwórko, pokonując plotkiem.

    I guessed that the best way would be to cross the yard by stepping over the small fence.

    In this context, 'plotkiem' refers to a 'small fence', likely indicating size and possibly its insignificance.

  • Dotykając plotkiem, zauważyłem, że był świeżo malowany.

    Touching the small fence, I noticed it had been freshly painted.

    Here, 'plotkiem' again refers to a 'small fence', emphasizing its physical properties.

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