No. 14,711 in Polish
pychą
"Pychą" means "pride" or "arrogance" in English.
In a sentence
Czuł pychę, gdy osiągnął swój cel.
He felt pride when he achieved his goal.
In this sentence, 'pychę' refers to a feeling of pride or satisfaction about a personal achievement, showcasing a positive connotation.
Jej pycha sprawiła, że ludzie nie chcieli z nią współpracować.
Her arrogance made people reluctant to collaborate with her.
Here, 'pycha' illustrates an excessive sense of self-importance or arrogance, highlighting a negative use of the word.
Nie pozwól, żeby pycha przesłoniła ci zdrowy rozsądek.
Do not let arrogance overshadow your common sense.
In this case, 'pycha' is used to warn against the dangers of arrogance impacting practical judgment, again reflecting a negative connotation.
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