No. 11 in Polish
tym
The Polish word "tym" means "this" (instrumental case) or "that" depending on context.
In a sentence
W tym sklepie są najlepsze owoce.
In this shop, there are the best fruits.
Here, 'tym' means 'this' and refers specifically to 'the shop' being mentioned.
Zajmuję się tym, co lubię.
I am engaged in what I like.
Here, 'tym' refers to 'what I like/subthing or activity'.
Nie martw się tym problemem.
Don't worry about this problem.
Here, 'tym' serves as the instrumental form of 'to', meaning 'this', referring to the problem.
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