No. 15,997 in Polish
tropem
"Following the trail" or "on the trail."
In a sentence
Podążał tropem wilka przez las.
He followed the wolf's track through the forest.
The word 'tropem' here refers to following tracks in a literal sense, such as footprints or signs left by an animal.
Idziemy tropem wskazówek zostawionych przez detektywa.
We are following the clues left by the detective.
In this sentence, 'tropem' is used figuratively to describe following or pursuing clues or hints.
Podążam tropem myśli filozoficznych w tej książce.
I am tracing the philosophical thoughts in this book.
Here, 'tropem' is used metaphorically to represent exploring or following the trail of ideas or concepts.
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