No. 1,905 in Polish
rodzina
"Rodzina" means "family" in English.
In a sentence
Moja rodzina mieszka w Krakowie.
My family lives in Krakow.
Here, 'rodzina' refers to the family unit in general, indicating the people who are considered part of one's immediate family.
Szanuję tradycje, które moja rodzina przekazuje z pokolenia na pokolenie.
I respect the traditions that my family passes down from generation to generation.
Here, 'rodzina' emphasizes the shared culture, values, or traditions of the family group.
Dzisiaj cała rodzina spotka się na obiedzie.
Today, the whole family will meet for lunch.
Here, 'rodzina' is used to refer to all the members of the family collectively as they gather for an event or activity.
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