No. 239 in Polish
szczególnie
"Especially" or "particularly."
In a sentence
Lubię owoce, szczególnie jabłka.
I like fruits, especially apples.
The word 'szczególnie' is used to specify a subset ('jabłka') of a general category ('owoce').
Powinieneś zwracać uwagę na szczegóły, szczególnie na te w projekcie.
You should pay attention to details, particularly those in the project.
The word 'szczególnie' is employed to emphasize importance of a specific subset ('te w projekcie') within a general aspect ('szczegóły').
Uwielbiam podróże, szczególnie do miejsc z piękną naturą.
I love traveling, especially to places with beautiful nature.
Here, 'szczególnie' highlights a preference ('do miejsc z piękną naturą') within the activity ('podróże').
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