No. 13,678 in Polish
podchodzimy
"Podchodzimy" means "we are approaching" or "we approach" in English.
In a sentence
Podchodzimy do tej sytuacji z dużą ostrożnością.
We approach this situation with great caution.
The verb 'podchodzimy' here is used in the literal sense of 'approaching' something, in this case taking a cautious approach to a situation.
Codziennie podchodzimy do rzeki, aby nabrać wody.
Every day we approach the river to fetch water.
In this sentence, 'podchodzimy' refers to the physical act of moving towards a location, the river, as part of an habitual action.
Podchodzimy do egzaminu w przyszłym tygodniu.
We are taking the exam next week.
Here, 'podchodzimy' is used in an idiomatic sense to indicate an attempt or participation in an event, specifically referring to taking an exam.
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