No. 5,012 in Polish
porywisty
Impulsive or gusty.
In a sentence
Wiatr był tak porywisty, że trudno było iść naprzód.
The wind was so gusty that it was difficult to move forward.
The word 'porywisty' is used here as an adjective describing the wind, conveying that the wind is forceful and sudden.
W górach porywisty śnieg ogranicza widoczność i utrudnia wspinaczkę.
In the mountains, gusty snow limits visibility and makes climbing difficult.
In this usage, 'porywisty' describes the snow, emphasizing its rapid and turbulent movement, affecting climbers.
Jego porywisty temperament często prowadził do impulsywnych decyzji.
His impetuous temperament often led to impulsive decisions.
Here, 'porywisty' metaphorically describes a temperament, implying a quick and forceful nature driving actions.
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