No. 16,373 in Polish
vel
"Vel" in Polish means "or, also known as."
In a sentence
Maria, vel Małgorzata, jest świetną pianistką.
Maria, also known as Małgorzata, is an excellent pianist.
In this sentence, 'vel' is used to indicate an alternative name or alias.
To jest nasz najnowszy projekt, vel innowacyjne rozwiązanie na rynku.
This is our latest project, also referred to as an innovative market solution.
Here, 'vel' is employed to describe something under an alternative label or interpretation.
Marek, vel „nałogowy gracz”, zdobył mistrzostwo.
Marek, nicknamed 'avid gamer', won the championship.
In this example, 'vel' serves to introduce a nickname or descriptive term for the person.
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