No. 4,957 in Polish
podlega
"Podlega" means "is subject to" or "falls under."
In a sentence
Ten obszar podlega ochronie.
This area is subject to protection.
Here, 'podlega' is used to indicate subjection or adherence to a condition, specifically environmental protection.
On podlega swojemu przełożonemu w pracy.
He reports to his supervisor at work.
In this context, 'podlega' refers to being subordinate or accountable to someone in a hierarchical structure.
Ustawa podlega zatwierdzeniu przez parlament.
The law is subject to approval by the parliament.
Here, 'podlega' is employed to mean being contingent or dependent upon an action or decision, namely approval.
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