No. 13,898 in Polish
ponura
Gloomy, grim, or somber.
In a sentence
Sytuacja w tym mieście była ponura z powodu nieustających problemów.
The situation in this city was gloomy due to persistent problems.
Here, 'ponura' describes an abstract quality, specifically the depressing nature of the city's conditions.
Zima tego roku była wyjątkowo ponura, z małą ilością śniegu i krótkimi dniami.
The winter this year was unusually bleak, with little snow and short days.
In this sentence, 'ponura' characterizes the atmosphere or ambiance of a specific season—the melancholic aspects of winter.
Historia opowiedziana przez starca była niezwykle ponura, poruszająca temat utraty i rozczarowań.
The story told by the old man was incredibly somber, touching on themes of loss and disappointment.
The word 'ponura' here is used to describe the tone of a narrative, emphasizing its serious and sorrowful mood.
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