No. 2,161 in Polish
porażka
"Defeat" or "failure."
In a sentence
Porażka w życiu może prowadzić do przyszłych sukcesów.
Failure in life can lead to future successes.
Here, 'porażka' is used as 'failure', indicating an event or situation where one does not achieve desired results.
Porażka drużyny była zaskakująca dla wszystkich fanów.
The team's defeat was surprising to all fans.
In this context, 'porażka' refers specifically to a 'defeat' in sports or a competition.
Bądź przygotowany na porażki, które są częścią procesu nauki.
Be prepared for failures, which are part of the learning process.
Here, 'porażka' signifies failures in a general sense, indicating challenges or unsuccessful attempts.
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