No. 9,288 in Polish
trzęsienie
"Trzęsienie" means "earthquake" in English.
In a sentence
Po dużym trzęsieniu ziemi wiele budynków zostało zniszczonych.
After the major earthquake, many buildings were destroyed.
This sentence uses 'trzęsienie' in the context of a natural disaster, specifying 'trzęsienie ziemi' (earthquake), which is a common usage of the word.
Podczas debaty politycznej doszło do trzęsienia emocji wśród widzów.
During the political debate, there was a shake of emotions among the viewers.
Here, 'trzęsienie' metaphorically represents a strong emotional upheaval, showcasing the figurative use of the word.
Jego głos drżał, jakby pod wpływem wewnętrznego trzęsienia.
His voice trembled as if under internal shaking.
In this sentence, 'trzęsienie' illustrates a personal, internal trembling or instability, employed metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological states.
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