No. 16,399 in Polish
wariatem
"Wariatem" in English means "madman" or "crazy person."
In a sentence
On zachowuje się jakby był wariatem.
He behaves as if he were crazy.
The word 'wariatem' is used here to imply someone acting irrational or unusually, giving a metaphorical sense of the term.
Ludzie nazywali go wariatem za jego niekonwencjonalne pomysły.
People called him a madman because of his unconventional ideas.
In this context, 'wariatem' refers to someone being labeled or perceived as mad or eccentric due to their actions or ideas.
Nigdy nie uważaj swojego przyjaciela za wariatem, gdy próbuje spełniać swoje marzenia.
Never consider your friend a madman when they are trying to fulfill their dreams.
Here 'wariatem' is used to discuss perception, urging not to deem someone as irrational merely for pursuing ambitions.
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