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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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