No. 14,445 in Polish
przeprawy
"Przeprawy" translates to "crossings" or "passages" in English.
In a sentence
Przeprawy przez rzekę były kiedyś bardzo niebezpieczne.
Crossings over the river used to be very dangerous.
In this sentence, 'przeprawy' refers to physical crossings, especially historical ones, illustrating its use to describe moving from one side of a river to another.
Przygotowujemy się do przeprawy przez góry w czasie wycieczki.
We are preparing for a crossing through the mountains during the trip.
Here, 'przeprawy' denotes the act of traversing through difficult terrain, showing its broader application beyond rivers.
Podczas przeprawy przez trudności, ważne jest zachowanie spokoju.
During the crossing through difficulties, it is essential to remain calm.
In this context, 'przeprawy' is used metaphorically to refer to overcoming challenges or difficult situations in life.
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