No. 16,142 in Polish
ugasić
"Ugasić" means "to extinguish" or "to put out."
In a sentence
Strażak szybko ugasił pożar w domu.
The firefighter quickly extinguished the fire in the house.
Here, 'ugasić' refers to the physical act of extinguishing a fire, showcasing its direct usage in its primary sense.
Musiałem ugasić pragnienie po długim biegu.
I had to quench my thirst after a long run.
In this context, 'ugasić' is used metaphorically to mean satisfying or addressing a need (thirst), showing its figurative applications.
Ugasiłem jej obawy wyjaśniając całą sytuację.
I alleviated her worries by explaining the whole situation.
Here, 'ugasić' symbolically represents calming or relieving emotions (worries), illustrating its versatility in usage.
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