No. 3,050 in Polish
podopieczni
"Podopieczni" means "wards" or "charges" (individuals under someone's care or supervision).
In a sentence
Nasi podopieczni osiągnęli znakomite wyniki na olimpiadzie.
Our wards achieved excellent results at the olympiad.
This context demonstrates "podopieczni" as refering to individuals under the supervision or care of a coach or mentor.
W schronisku dla zwierząt podopieczni są dobrze karmieni i otoczeni miłością.
At the animal shelter, the wards are well-fed and surrounded by love.
Here, "podopieczni" pertains to animals being cared for in a shelter, illustrating the term's flexible application.
Opiekun grupy dba o swoich podopiecznych podczas wycieczki.
The group supervisor takes care of their charges during the trip.
In this case, "podopieczni" is used to denote people (e.g., children or group members) under someone's responsibility during an outing.
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