No. 4,003 in Polish
wbrew
"Against" or "contrary to."
In a sentence
Wbrew jego oczekiwaniom, egzamin poszedł bardzo dobrze.
Contrary to his expectations, the exam went very well.
'Wbrew' is used to express something happening in opposition or contrary to expectations.
Wbrew zakazowi, postanowił przekroczyć linię.
Against the prohibition, he decided to cross the line.
'Wbrew' here is used to indicate an action taken against a prohibition or rule.
Działa wbrew swoim interesom, pomagając rywalowi.
He acts against his interests by helping his rival.
'Wbrew' is used to show an action contrary to one's own interests.
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