straż

straż

"Straż" means "guard" or "watch" in English.

The word 'straż' is used here to denote a service or organization responsible for a specific protective service, specifically the fire brigade.

Straż pożarna szybko przyjechała na miejsce zdarzenia.

The fire brigade quickly arrived at the scene.

In this sentence, 'straż' relates to the concept of guarding or protection duties, embodied by 'strażnicy,' which means 'guards'.

Strażnicy patrolowali park późną nocą, dbając o bezpieczeństwo odwiedzających.

The guards patrolled the park late at night, ensuring the safety of the visitors.

Here, 'straż' refers to an organized group, specifically the city watch, tasked with law and order in historical contexts.

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.