No. 13,648 in Polish
pochwał
"Pochwał" is the genitive plural form of "pochwała," meaning "praise" or "commendation."
In a sentence
Dostał wiele pochwał za swoje osiągnięcia.
He received many praises for his achievements.
Here, 'pochwał' is used in the nominative plural form to signify 'praises' given to someone.
Nauczycielka wyraziła pochwałę za dobrze wykonane zadanie.
The teacher expressed praise for a well-done task.
In this sentence, 'pochwał' represents the action of providing commendation or approval.
Pochwały są ważne dla budowania pewności siebie.
Praises are important for building self-confidence.
This usage generalizes the concept of receiving positive feedback as the plural subject in a declaration.
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