No. 2,268 in Polish
straż
"Straż" means "guard" or "watch" in English.
In a sentence
Straż pożarna szybko przyjechała na miejsce zdarzenia.
The fire brigade quickly arrived at the scene.
The word 'straż' is used here to denote a service or organization responsible for a specific protective service, specifically the fire brigade.
Strażnicy patrolowali park późną nocą, dbając o bezpieczeństwo odwiedzających.
The guards patrolled the park late at night, ensuring the safety of the visitors.
In this sentence, 'straż' relates to the concept of guarding or protection duties, embodied by 'strażnicy,' which means 'guards'.
W średniowieczu straż miejska dbała o porządek w obrębie murów miasta.
In the Middle Ages, the city watch was responsible for maintaining order within the city walls.
Here, 'straż' refers to an organized group, specifically the city watch, tasked with law and order in historical contexts.
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