No. 15,282 in Polish

skaz

A flaw, blemish, or defect.

In a sentence

Jego sukcesem był skaz na sterylności życia.
His success bore a trace in the sterility of life.
Here, 'skaz' is used metaphorically to denote a defect in an abstract sense.
Kielich miał drobny skaz na krawędzi.
The goblet had a small flaw on its edge.
This usage of 'skaz' indicates a physical imperfection on an object.
Opowieść była piękna, choć miała trudny skaz emocjonalny.
The tale was beautiful though it had a difficult emotional nuance.
In this case, 'skaz' is used figuratively to refer to a complex emotional undertone.

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