No. 8,637 in Polish
pułkownik
"Pułkownik" means "colonel," a military rank.
In a sentence
Pułkownik dowodził regimentem na poligonie.
The colonel commanded the regiment in the training field.
The word 'pułkownik' is used to refer to a specific military rank in the organizational structure, indicating the person holding this rank.
Przeczytałem wspomnienia pułkownika ze służby wojskowej.
I read the memoirs of the colonel about his military service.
Here, 'pułkownika' (the genitive form of 'pułkownik') describes an individual holding the rank, referring to their authored recollections.
Filmy o pułkownikach często pokazują trudne decyzje w czasie wojny.
Movies about colonels often depict tough decisions during wartime.
In this instance, 'pułkownikach' (the plural locative form of 'pułkownik') generalizes the rank, emphasizing typical responsibilities or actions associated with colonels in given contexts.
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