No. 8,951 in Polish
skrzynia
Chest; box; crate.
In a sentence
Skrzynia była pełna złotych monet.
The chest was full of golden coins.
Here, 'skrzynia' refers to a large container, particularly a chest that holds items.
Silnik samochodu znajduje się pod skrzynią.
The car's engine is located under the hood.
In this instance, 'skrzynia' metaphorically refers to a part of a vehicle that encloses components, commonly the hood covering the engine.
Mój dziadek zrobił drewnianą skrzynię na narzędzia.
My grandfather made a wooden toolbox.
Here, 'skrzynia' denotes a functional box specifically crafted for holding tools or instruments.
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