No. 8,945 in Polish
skorpion
"Skorpion" in Polish means "scorpion" in English, referring to the arachnid.
In a sentence
Skorpion to egzotyczne zwierzę, które można spotkać na pustyni.
The scorpion is an exotic animal that can be found in the desert.
Here, 'skorpion' is used to refer to the literal animal, indicating its biological classification.
Znak zodiaku Skorpion jest znany z tajemniczości i pasji.
The Scorpio zodiac sign is known for its mystery and passion.
In this sentence, 'skorpion' refers to one of the astrological zodiac signs, emphasizing personality traits.
Na balu przebierańców Kasia przebrała się za skorpiona.
At the masquerade ball, Kasia dressed up as a scorpion.
Here, 'skorpion' is used in the context of a costume, metaphorically suggesting the appearance of the animal.
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