No. 13,797 in Polish
pogłaskanie
The act of stroking or gently caressing.
In a sentence
Dzieci uwielbiają delikatne pogłaskanie po głowie.
Children love gentle petting on the head.
In this sentence, 'pogłaskanie' is used as a noun referring to the act of gently stroking someone's head, highlighting affection or comfort.
Mam nadzieję na pogłaskanie kota, gdy wrócę do domu.
I hope to pet the cat when I get home.
Here, 'pogłaskanie' refers to the act of petting a cat, indicating an anticipated action.
Lekarz zalecił unikanie pogłaskania zwierząt na ulicy.
The doctor advised avoiding petting animals on the street.
In this example, 'pogłaskanie' describes the act of petting animals, in this case, stressing caution due to potential health concerns.
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