No. 9,142 in Polish
szewczyka
"Szewczyka" is the diminutive form of "szewc," meaning "cobbler" or "shoemaker," often referring to a young or small cobbler.
In a sentence
Szewczyka spotkałem wczoraj na rynku.
I met the little cobbler yesterday at the market.
In this sentence, 'szewczyka' is used as a diminutive form of 'szewc' (cobbler), emphasizing a smaller or younger cobbler.
Legendy o szewczyku Dratewce są bardzo popularne.
Legends about the cobbler Dratewka are very popular.
In this sentence, 'szewczyk' serves as part of a proper name referring to a cobbler character in Polish folklore.
Historia szewczyka pokazuje, że zręczność jest kluczowa.
The story of the little cobbler shows that dexterity is key.
Here, 'szewczyka' is used metaphorically to refer to a detail-oriented and skilled person, drawing from the attributes of a cobbler.
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