No. 14,014 in Polish
potrzebie
"Potrzebie" does not have a direct meaning in standard Polish; it is a nonsense word popularized by *Mad* magazine.
In a sentence
Potrzebie było więcej informacji, by podjąć decyzję.
More information was needed to make a decision.
Here, 'potrzebie' is the instrumental form of 'potrzeba,' used in a past context to describe something that was necessary.
W potrzebie zawsze możesz na mnie liczyć.
In need, you can always count on me.
In this sentence, 'potrzebie' refers to a state of being in need, used with a locative preposition.
Ona zawsze pomaga ludziom w potrzebie.
She always helps people in need.
This usage of 'potrzebie,' also in the locative case, describes a condition affecting others.
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