No. 1,121 in Polish

powstać

"Powstać" means "to arise," "to emerge," "to be created," or "to stand up."

In a sentence

Problem powstał niespodziewanie.
The problem arose unexpectedly.
The word 'powstał' is used here to mean 'arose' or 'appeared' indicating the sudden emergence of an issue.
W miejscu dawnej fabryki powstało nowe osiedle.
A new housing estate has been built on the site of the old factory.
Here, 'powstało' means 'has been built' or 'has come into existence', describing the creation of a new structure.
Ruch oporu powstał w odpowiedzi na opresję.
The resistance movement arose in response to oppression.
In this context, 'powstał' signifies 'arose' or 'originated', referring to the emergence of a resistance movement.

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