No. 263 in Polish
samo
"Self," "itself," or "alone" (depending on context).
In a sentence
To jest samo sedno sprawy.
This is the core of the matter.
The word "samo" here emphasizes the essence of the matter, translating to 'core' or 'essence.'
Samochód zatrzymał się samo.
The car stopped by itself.
"Samo" here indicates an autonomous action, attributing it to the subject 'Samochód' (the car).
Zrobiłem to samo co ty.
I did the same thing as you.
The word "samo" here signifies equivalence, translating to 'the same.'
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