No. 16,061 in Polish
tzw
"tzw." - "so-called"
In a sentence
W naszej książce omawiamy tzw. „sztukę współczesną”.
In our book, we discuss the so-called 'contemporary art.'
The abbreviation 'tzw.' introduces a term that may be considered common or interpreted in various ways.
Niektórzy sportowcy stosują tzw. „doping”, który jest zakazany.
Some athletes use the so-called 'doping,' which is prohibited.
Here, 'tzw.' is used to categorize or name an activity, often with subjective or societal connotations.
Na środku rynku stoi tzw. „pomnik wolności”.
In the middle of the market square stands the so-called 'freedom monument.'
In this context, 'tzw.' introduces a term or title explained or referred to with specific characteristics in the sentence.
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