No. 587 in Polish
szukać
"Szukać" means "to look for" or "to search."
In a sentence
Anna szuka kluczy do swojego samochodu.
Anna is looking for the keys to her car.
This sentence represents the literal usage of 'szukać' as 'to look for,' describing the act of searching for something.
Jeśli szukasz inspiracji, spójrz na dzieła znanych artystów.
If you are looking for inspiration, look at the works of famous artists.
Here, 'szukać' is used metaphorically to indicate a pursuit or search for an abstract concept like inspiration.
Szukałam Cię na przyjęciu, ale nigdzie Ciebie nie znalazłam.
I was looking for you at the party, but I couldn’t find you anywhere.
In this context, 'szukać' reflects the action of seeking out a person or someone specifically.
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