No. 8,438 in Polish
pojedynek
Duel.
In a sentence
W średniowieczu rycerze często stawali do pojedynku na zamkach.
In the Middle Ages, knights often engaged in duels at castles.
The word ‘pojedynek’ in this context refers to a formal duel, often with weapons, typically occurring in historical or medieval scenarios.
Pojedynek na argumenty między mówcami trwał godzinę.
The duel of arguments between the speakers lasted an hour.
Here, ‘pojedynek’ metaphorically represents a contest or engagement, in this case involving intellectual or verbal competition.
W filmie główny bohater stanął do emocjonującego pojedynku z antagonistą.
In the movie, the protagonist faced an exciting duel with the antagonist.
In this example, ‘pojedynek’ refers to a dramatic and direct confrontation between characters, often portrayed in films and stories.
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