No. 8,797 in Polish
rusin
"Rusin" refers to a Ruthenian, an ethnic group from Eastern Europe, historically associated with the regions of Galicia, Subcarpathian Rus', and parts of modern-day Ukraine, Slovakia, and Poland.
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Rusin mieszkał na wschodzie Polski w XVIII wieku.
The Rusyn lived in Eastern Poland in the 18th century.
In this sentence, 'Rusin' is used as a noun referring to a person of Rusyn ethnicity, highlighting a historical context.
Czy Rusinowie nadal utrzymują swoje tradycje?
Do Rusyns still maintain their traditions?
Here, 'Rusinowie' (plural form of 'Rusin') is used to address the community of people of Rusyn ethnicity, emphasizing their cultural practices.
Spotkałem młodego Rusina w muzeum regionalnym.
I met a young Rusyn at the regional museum.
In this sentence, 'Rusin' is used to refer to an individual belonging to the Rusyn ethnic group, showing a casual and social encounter.
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