No. 16,507 in Polish
wiernych
"Faithful" or "believers."
In a sentence
Wiernych było wielu na mszy świętej.
The faithful were numerous at the holy mass.
Here, 'wiernych' is used as a noun in the genitive plural form, referring to followers in a religious context.
W kościele złożono modlitwy za dusze wiernych zmarłych.
Prayers were offered in the church for the souls of the faithful departed.
In this sentence, 'wiernych' functions as an adjective in the genitive plural form, describing 'zmarłych' (the departed).
Jego oddanie sprawie pozyskało wielu wiernych sojuszników.
His dedication to the cause gained him many faithful allies.
Here 'wiernych' is an adjective in the genitive plural form, modifying 'sojuszników' (allies), meaning loyal or devoted.
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