No. 292 in Polish

stan

The Polish word "stan" translates to "state" or "condition" in English.

In a sentence

Stan pogody dzisiaj jest nieprzewidywalny.
The state of the weather today is unpredictable.
In this sentence, 'stan' refers to the condition or state of the weather, describing its current properties as unpredictable.
Osoba w stanie upojenia alkoholowego nie powinna prowadzić pojazdu.
A person in a state of intoxication should not drive a vehicle.
Here, 'stan' denotes a particular condition or state of being, specifically referring to a state caused by alcohol consumption.
Stan wojenny został ogłoszony w wielu krajach na przestrzeni historii.
Martial law has been declared in many countries throughout history.
In this context, 'stan' is a part of the phrase 'stan wojenny,' which directly translates to 'martial law,' indicating a specific legal state or situation.

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