No. 16,492 in Polish
wiekowa
"Wiekowa" means "aged" or "ancient" when describing something old.
In a sentence
Ta waza jest bardzo wiekowa, pochodzi z XVII wieku.
This vase is very old, it dates back to the 17th century.
Here, "wiekowa" is used to describe an object as very old or antique, emphasizing its age or historical value.
Spotkałem dziś wiekową damę, która opowiedziała ciekawą historię.
Today, I met an elderly lady who told an interesting story.
In this sentence, "wiekowa" is used metaphorically to describe a person's advanced age with a respectful or affectionate tone.
Zamek ten ma wiekową tradycję i jest znany na całym świecie.
This castle has an age-old tradition and is known worldwide.
Here, "wiekowa" highlights the longstanding tradition or history of something, attributing a sense of time-honored significance.
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