No. 2,284 in Polish
służył
The Polish word "służył" means "served" in English.
In a sentence
Jan służył w wojsku przez pięć lat.
John served in the army for five years.
The word 'służył' is used as a verb in the past tense, indicating the action of serving, particularly in a military context.
Ten klucz służył do otwierania drzwi.
This key was used to open the door.
Here, 'służył' indicates the purpose or use of the object (key) as facilitating the opening of doors.
Tom służył pomocą swojemu przyjacielowi.
Tom offered help to his friend.
In this sentence, 'służył' describes the act of providing assistance or being of service to someone.
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