No. 5,043 in Polish
powodzi
The Polish word "powodzi" means "floods" or "is flooding" depending on context.
In a sentence
Wiosną często dochodzi do powodzi w nizinnych rejonach.
In spring, floods often occur in lowland areas.
In this sentence, 'powodzi' refers to a natural disaster involving water, i.e., flooding.
Jan powodzi sobie całkiem dobrze w nowej pracy.
Jan is doing quite well in his new job.
In this context, 'powodzi' is used metaphorically to indicate someone's performance or well-being.
Po każdej powodzi mieszkańcy muszą odbudować swoje domy.
After every flood, residents have to rebuild their homes.
Here 'powodzi' again refers to the aftermath of flooding.
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