No. 8,408 in Polish
poddani
"Subjects" (people under the rule of a monarch or authority).
In a sentence
Król spotkał się ze swoimi poddanymi, aby wysłuchać ich potrzeb.
The king met with his subjects to hear their needs.
In this sentence, 'poddanymi' refers to the subjects of a king, indicating people who live under his rule.
Obywatele nie chcą być traktowani jako poddani, ale jako partnerzy.
Citizens do not want to be treated as subjects but as partners.
Here, 'poddani' is used metaphorically to show opposition to being ruled over or controlled, emphasizing equality and partnership.
Naukowcy poddani presji muszą działać szybko, aby osiągnąć wyniki.
Scientists subjected to pressure must act quickly to achieve results.
In this context, 'poddani' is part of a phrase describing individuals under pressure or in a position where external forces impact them.
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