No. 13,728 in Polish
podopiecznym
A "ward" or "charge" (a person under someone's care or supervision).
In a sentence
Mój podopieczny osiągnął świetne wyniki w nauce.
My charge has achieved excellent results in their studies.
Here, 'podopieczny' refers to a person under the mentorship or guidance of the speaker.
Opiekuję się podopiecznymi w lokalnym ośrodku pomocy.
I take care of the charges at the local help center.
In this case, 'podopiecznymi' (plural form) designates individuals under care or responsibility within an institution.
Ważne jest budowanie silnej więzi z każdym podopiecznym.
It is important to build a strong bond with each mentee.
The term 'podopiecznym' here emphasizes the relationship and one-on-one attention provided to the mentee.
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