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No. 8,438 in Polish

pojedynek

Duel.

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  • 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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