No. 9,545 in Polish
wolf
The Polish word "wolf" in English is defined as "a wild carnivorous mammal of the dog family, typically living and hunting in packs."
In a sentence
Wilk biega przez las.
The wolf runs through the forest.
Here, "wilk" is used as a noun to denote the animal, a wolf, in its singular form.
Czułem się jak wilk samotnik.
I felt like a lone wolf.
In this sentence, "wilk" is employed metaphorically in a phrase meaning an isolated or solitary person.
Z wilka chociaż skóra.
From the wolf, at least the skin.
Here, "wilk" appears in a proverb-like usage, symbolizing extracting value from a difficult situation.
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