No. 2,170 in Polish

powstają

"Powstają" means "they arise" or "they are created."

In a sentence

Nowe budynki powstają w centrum miasta.
New buildings are being constructed in the city center.
The verb 'powstają' indicates the act of arising or being constructed.
Często powstają nowe pomysły podczas burzy mózgów.
New ideas often emerge during brainstorming.
Here 'powstają' is used to mean 'are produced' or 'come into being' in relation to abstract items like ideas.
Konflikty powstają na tle różnych przekonań.
Conflicts arise due to differing beliefs.
In this context, 'powstają' signifies 'emerge' or 'arise' as a result of a situation or difference.

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