No. 2,322 in Polish
wiedząc
"Knowing."
In a sentence
Wiedząc o tym, podjąłem odpowiednią decyzję.
Knowing about it, I made the appropriate decision.
Here, 'wiedząc' means 'knowing' and is used to provide context for the decision made.
Wiedząc, że jestem spóźniony, przyspieszyłem kroku.
Knowing that I was late, I quickened my pace.
The word 'wiedząc' is a participle form implying the subject's awareness of being late.
Nie mogłem pozostawać obojętnym, wiedząc o jego problemach.
I couldn't stay indifferent, knowing about his problems.
'Wiedząc' here adds an emotional or justificative layer by asserting awareness of someone's problems.
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