No. 15,643 in Polish

surową

The Polish word "surową" means "raw" or "strict" (feminine, accusative form), depending on context.

In a sentence

Otrzymała surową karę za swoje działania.
She received a harsh punishment for her actions.
Here, "surową" is used as an adjective describing the nature of the punishment as being harsh or strict.
Lubię surową marchewkę jako zdrową przekąskę.
I like raw carrot as a healthy snack.
In this sentence, "surową" modifies "marchewkę" to indicate the state of being uncooked or raw.
Nauczycielka była znana z tego, że miała surową postawę wobec uczniów.
The teacher was known for having a strict attitude towards students.
"Surową" in this case describes "postawę" as strict or stern in character.

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