No. 16,430 in Polish
wdali
"Wdali" means "in the distance" in English.
In a sentence
Wdali się w długą rozmowę na temat sztuki.
They engaged in a long conversation about art.
The word 'wdali' here is a form of the verb 'wdać się', meaning 'to engage in' or 'to get involved in'. It is used to describe entering a discussion or situation.
Widok wdali gór był zapierający dech w piersiach.
The sight of the mountains in the distance was breathtaking.
In this sentence, 'wdali' functions as an adverb meaning 'in the distance', referring to something that can be seen from afar.
Wdali się w konflikt o prawo własności.
They got involved in a conflict about property rights.
Here, 'wdali' is again part of the phrase 'wdać się w', signifying involvement or engagement in a situation, in this case, a conflict.
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