No. 15,695 in Polish
szalet
Public toilet.
In a sentence
Szalet znajduje się przy ulicy.
The public toilet is located on the street.
The word 'szalet' is used to refer to a public toilet facility in this sentence, emphasizing location.
Wstęp do szaletu kosztuje dwa złote.
Entry to the public toilet costs two zlotys.
Here, 'szalet' indicates a specific public toilet where an entrance fee is required, stressing the cost aspect.
Nie mogłem znaleźć żadnego szaletu w pobliżu.
I couldn't find any public toilets nearby.
In this example, 'szalet' highlights the necessity or difficulty of locating public toilets, focusing on availability.
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