rękawicy

rękawicy

The Polish word "rękawicy" means "glove" (genitive or locative singular, or nominative plural).

Here, 'rękawice' is used in the plural to refer to gloves as a pair worn for warmth.

Założyłem rękawice na zimowy spacer.

I put on gloves for a winter walk.

In this sentence, 'rękawica' is used in the singular to refer to a specific type of glove, specifically a gauntlet, representing medieval armor.

Rękawica została podniesiona przez rycerza.

The gauntlet was picked up by the knight.

Here, 'rękawicę' is used metaphorically to refer to a challenge issued in a figurative sense.

W ringu rzucił rękawicę, wyzywając rywala.

In the ring, he threw down the glove, challenging his rival.