No. 8,960 in Polish
slowik
The Polish word "słowik" means "nightingale" in English.
In a sentence
Wiosną słowik śpiewa melodie w ogrodzie.
In the spring, the nightingale sings melodies in the garden.
Here, 'słowik' is used to refer to the bird, nightingale.
Janek grał pięknie, zupełnie jak słowik.
Janek played beautifully, just like a nightingale.
In this sentence, 'słowik' metaphorically refers to someone with a beautiful voice or musical talent.
Czy czytałeś książkę 'Słowik'?
Have you read the book 'The Nightingale'?
Here, 'Słowik' refers to a title or name rather than the animal.
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