No. 8,434 in Polish
pogonią
"Chase" or "pursuit."
In a sentence
Dzieci bawiły się na podwórku, a potem pogonią za piłką.
The children were playing in the yard and then chased after the ball.
The word 'pogonią' is used in the instrumental case to describe the act of chasing.
Żołnierze ruszyli w pogonią za przeciwnikiem.
The soldiers set off in pursuit of the enemy.
Here, 'pogonią' indicates a pursuit or chase, used instrumentally in the sentence.
Rodzice przestrzegają dzieci przed pogonią za materialnymi wartościami.
Parents advise children against chasing material values.
In this context, 'pogonią' metaphorically refers to striving for or pursuing material values, again using the instrumental case.
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