No. 9,155 in Polish
szopek
"Szopek" in Polish refers to a "crib" or "nativity scene," often depicting the birth of Jesus.
In a sentence
W moim domu na święta ustawiamy piękny szopek bożonarodzeniowy.
In my house for Christmas, we set up a beautiful nativity scene.
Here 'szopek' refers to a Christmas nativity scene, showing its use as a traditional object.
Nie rób tutaj takiego szopku, zachowuj się poważnie!
Don't make such a fuss here, act seriously!
Here 'szopku' is used figuratively to suggest an exaggerated or unnecessary display of behavior.
Znajomy zbudował drewniany szopek dla swoich kóz.
A friend built a wooden shed for his goats.
Here 'szopek' denotes a small structure or shed, showing its literal meaning as a diminutive form of 'szopa' (shed).
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