No. 15,325 in Polish
skręcić
The Polish word "skręcić" means "to turn" or "to twist" in English.
In a sentence
Musisz skręcić w prawo na następnym skrzyżowaniu.
You need to turn right at the next intersection.
In this sentence, 'skręcić' is used to mean 'to turn' in relation to moving in a direction, often regarding vehicles or walking.
Skręciłem kostkę podczas gry w piłkę nożną.
I twisted my ankle while playing soccer.
Here, 'skręcić' is used to describe twisting a body part, which often refers to an injury.
Chcę skręcić papierosa, ale nie mam tytoniu.
I want to roll a cigarette, but I don't have tobacco.
In this instance, 'skręcić' means 'to roll,' referring to preparing a cigarette by rolling paper around tobacco.
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