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No. 14,650 in Polish

przytrafił

"Przytrafił" means "happened" or "occurred" (typically in reference to something happening to someone).

In a sentence

  • Coś dziwnego przytrafiło mi się w nocy.

    Something strange happened to me at night.

    Used to express an unexpected event happening to someone, typically of significant interest or note.

  • Nie wiem, jak mogło to się przytrafić komuś tak ostrożnemu.

    I don't know how this could have happened to someone so cautious.

    Indicating an unexpected or surprising occurrence to someone, often associated with curiosity or disbelief.

  • Przytrafiło mi się wygrać na loterii.

    I happened to win the lottery.

    Describing a fortunate and unforeseen incident occurring to the speaker.

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