No. 15,593 in Polish
strzegą
"Strzegą" means "they guard" or "they protect" in English.
In a sentence
Strażnicy strzegą zamku.
The guards are guarding the castle.
In this sentence, 'strzegą' is a verb in the present tense (third person plural) meaning 'they guard' or 'are guarding.' It describes an action undertaken by multiple subjects (the guards) in relation to the object, the castle.
Ptaki strzegą swoich gniazd przed intruzami.
The birds protect their nests from intruders.
Here, 'strzegą' implies the act of protecting or defending something. It highlights the vigilance and activeness of the subjects (birds) in safeguarding their nests.
Rodzice zawsze strzegą dobrostanu swoich dzieci.
Parents always safeguard the well-being of their children.
In this instance, 'strzegą' conveys a broader sense of ensuring or seeking to maintain the well-being or safety of someone else. It carries an emotional and nurturing connotation.
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