No. 5,369 in Polish
spożywać
To consume (food or drink).
In a sentence
Codziennie spożywam śniadanie w towarzystwie rodziny.
Every day I consume breakfast in the company of my family.
The verb 'spożywać' is used to indicate the action of consuming a meal, showcasing everyday routine usage.
Podczas przyjęcia goście spożywali różnorodne dania.
During the party, the guests consumed a variety of dishes.
Here, 'spożywać' reflects the action of eating or enjoying food, emphasizing the variety and social context.
Spożywanie alkoholu jest dozwolone tylko dla osób pełnoletnich.
Consuming alcohol is only allowed for adults.
In this example, 'spożywać' is used in its noun form 'spożywanie' to refer to the regulated activity of consuming alcohol.
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