No. 475 in Polish
podobnie
"Similarly."
In a sentence
Podobnie jak w zeszłym roku, planujemy wakacje nad morzem.
Similarly to last year, we are planning our vacation by the sea.
In this context, 'podobnie' is used to draw a comparison between two time periods, expressing a similarity in actions.
Uczył się pilnie, a jego brat podobnie.
He studied diligently, and his brother did the same.
Here, 'podobnie' is utilized to indicate that the behavior or action described applies equally to another subject.
Wszyscy byli zadowoleni z wyników egzaminu, nauczyciele podobnie.
Everyone was satisfied with the exam results, the teachers alike.
In this usage, 'podobnie' conveys that the described state or opinion is shared by a different group.
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