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No. 14,103 in Polish

pozorem

"Pozorem" means "pretense" or "appearance."

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  • Pod płaszczykiem pozoru szczęścia kryła się ogromna tęsknota.

    Under the guise of seeming happiness, a great longing was hidden.

    Here, 'pozoru' is used to describe an appearance or facade which may be deceptive or concealing true emotions.

  • Wiedziałem, że za pozorem uprzejmości kryje się złość.

    I knew that behind the appearance of politeness, there was anger.

    In this sentence, 'pozorem' conveys the idea of a facade or superficial behavior that hides one's true feelings or intentions.

  • Nie daj się zwieść pozorem prostoty — zadanie jest trudne.

    Do not be deceived by the appearance of simplicity — the task is difficult.

    Here, 'pozorem' refers to the outward appearance, suggesting that what meets the eye might not reflect true complexity.

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