No. 14,652 in Polish
przytułek
Shelter for the poor or homeless.
In a sentence
Dawniej wiele osób szukało schronienia w przytułku dla biednych.
In the past, many people sought shelter in a poorhouse.
Here, „przytułek” refers to an institution that provides housing and support for impoverished individuals, often established in historical contexts.
W miejscowym przytułku dla zwierząt znalazła się porzucona kotka.
A stray cat was found in the local animal shelter.
In this sentence, „przytułek” is used to describe a shelter specifically for animals, indicating care for lost or abandoned pets.
W trudnych czasach ludzie szukali przytułku w kościołach.
During difficult times, people sought refuge in churches.
In this context, „przytułek” is more metaphorical, implying refuge or a place of sanctuary in a broader, non-institutional sense.
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