No. 15,664 in Polish
sylwetka
"Shape" or "silhouette" (outline or overall figure of a person or object).
In a sentence
Na horyzoncie zobaczyłem sylwetkę człowieka.
On the horizon, I saw the silhouette of a person.
Here, 'sylwetka' refers to the shape or outline of a person visible against a brighter background, indicating its use in a visual descriptive context.
Jego sylwetka jest wynikiem regularnych ćwiczeń na siłowni.
His physique is the result of regular workouts at the gym.
In this context, 'sylwetka' describes someone's body shape or build, often associated with fitness or physical appearance.
Artykuł przedstawiał sylwetkę znanego polityka.
The article presented a profile of a well-known politician.
Here, 'sylwetka' is used figuratively to mean a brief outline or profile of someone's character or career, often in a written or spoken presentation.
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